On December 26, 2018 Gail A. Holt left this earthly world to join her late husband Ralph W. Holt. Gail was born on July 16, 1943 in Shamrock, Florida to Leonard Crill Hall and Stella Emma Leggett Hall. She grew up in Shamrock, attending Dixie County High School. Gail graduated in 1961. Following graduation, Gail worked in Tallahassee, Florida in the House of Representatives. In 1964, she moved to Gainesville, Florida where she worked at Radio Station WUWA until 1966. She then went to work for the City of Gainesville at Gainesville Regional Utilities where she met her beloved husband Ralph. Gail and Ralph were married in 1968. Ralph was the love of her life. Ralph and Gail were married for 41 years, until his passing in 2009. Gail enjoyed her cats, working in the yard and spending time in Suwannee, Florida. Gail cherished her friends, and especially her caretaker and confidant Rowena Scott. Gail has two nephews, Dwain Daniels and Greg Daniels, who live in North Carolina. A memorial service will be held on January 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Meadows Memorial Park, 4100 N.W. 39th Avenue, Gainesville Florida 32606. In lieu of flowers, Gail would be honored by having donations made in her name to the Alachua County Humane Society or Catnip of Gainesville.
What a beautiful woman, Mrs. Holt was. I am very sorry to read of your loss. With her accomplishments, her love and joys, she was an amazing woman. I won’t pretend to know what you’re going through, but what has helped me deal with the loss of those I love, is turning to the Scriptures, something that has been a real source of comfort. One Scripture that gives me hope is, Rev. 21:4, which says: “And he [God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” The Bible gives us hope that one day our dead loved ones will come back to life. I hope that this verse will also comfort you, and I hope you and your family can get through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved aunt, and friend. Sincerely, Meryl, jw.org – [email protected]