of Mountain View, AR
September 26, 1931 - May 7, 2021
Naomi Eva Gayler, 89, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Naomi was born in Fifty Six, Arkansas, on September 26, 1931, to the late Abrahm Lincoln and Vera Faith (Decamp) Hedges.
Naomi met Carl at the local Gayler church and dated until they married at the tender age of 15 and 18. They moved to Indio, California, where Carl worked in the date fields. Naomi got a job behind the counter at Shields date shop selling and making date shakes. After, they briefly lived in Massachusetts while Carl was in the Air Force and later in Boulder City, Nevada, but primarily lived and raised their two oldest children, Ivan and Carla, in Southern California. They settled back in Mountain View in 1972, to be nearer their parents and families and raise their youngest son Keith. Naomi is known as a loving, devoted wife and mother who enjoyed keeping a happy home and cooking her specialties for all, especially blackberry cobbler, for which she was known. She delighted in spending time with her family and friends whether it was quilting with her sisters, playing Spades, dominos, entertaining, or embroidering while listening to recordings of the Bible. Her home and heart was always open and she greeted everyone with love and a smile. She was a member of Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church. Her daily walk with God exemplified her unwavering faith which she shared with those around her.
She is survived by three children, Ivan Carl Gayler, Carla Sue (Mabry) Gayler, and Keith Sevoy Gayler; six grandchildren, Mariah Gayler, Jerrod Jay Mabry, Nathan Jay Mabry, Angelica Gaia Gayler, Mila Iva Gayler, and Graham Henry Gayler; one great grandchild Denali Bryce Gayler; three sisters, May Irene Shipman, Mary Ann Herman, and Martha Sue Pfeifer; one brother Ronald Fulton Hedges; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Naomi was preceded in death by her parents Abrahm Lincoln and Vera Faith (Decamp) Hedges; her loving husband of 73 years, Carl Sevoy Gayler; and three sisters, Margie Louise Stevens, Dorothy Myrtle Stevens and Erma Hope Sefton.
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6 Condolence(s)
Ronda Ivy
Monday, May 10, 2021
Carla, So sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a kind, loving woman who loved God and family and made everyone feel welcome. I hope your memories will ease your grief. She was blessed. Prayers for you all.
Kathy conrade
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Ivan, Carla and Keith, I am so sorry for your lost. She was a wonderful person, made everyone feel special. I loved her and will miss her. Our prayers and love.
Kathy and Mike.
Mazie Lee
Friday, May 7, 2021
My memories of this sweet Christian lady was being in services with her at Shady Grove Baptist church while my husband Ronnie pastored the church. My sympathy goes out to her family and to her friends which was many. I pray for comfort for you all.
Sonja Jessen
Friday, May 7, 2021
Dear Carla and family, I am saddened to hear Ma Naomi has passed but we shall see her again.
I considered Naomi as a good friend and lived her very much.
She was always a delight to be around and know that I am praying for you during this difficult time for you.
She will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace my friend, the Best is yet to come.
Love and Prayers.
Sonja Lawrence Jessen
Sonja Jessen
Friday, May 7, 2021
Dear Carla and family, I am saddened to hear Ma Naomi has passed but we shall see her again.
I considered Naomi as a good friend and lived her very much.
She was always a delight to be around and know that I am praying for you during this difficult time for you.
She will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace my friend, the Best is yet to come.
Love and Prayers.
Sonja Lawrence Jessen
Bobbie Hedges Rains
Friday, May 7, 2021
Naomi was a special person. She will be missed by all who knew her.