FOX
GAYLE PONTHIEUX FOX, born September 29,1941 and was called to her eternal home , November 30, 2012, ending her 10 year battle with multiple myeloma. Wife of Charlie J Fox, Jr. for 50 years. Mother of five devoted daughters and five son-In-laws: Robin and Dean Alexander, Angel and John Dirks of Clarksville, Tn, Susan and Chris Quatroy, Cissy and Scott St Cyr, and Melissa and Kirk Bullinger. Grandmother of Mandi, Lindsay, and D J Alexander, Nicholas, Lacey, and Taylor Dirks,Trevor Quatroy, Abby St Cyr, and Brock and Brooklyn Bullinger. Gayle was preceded in death by her parents Jack George and Ruth Imhoff Ponthieux, and her second mom Mrs Carrie Ford. Survived by her sister Sandra Lehrmann, and Mrs Aline Bordelon, her Godmother and maternal aunt. Gayle is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was a devoted wife, a wonderful mother, and a superb grandmother. Gayle was an exceptionally good cook, a flawless hostess and always had a place at the table for a few more. She grew up in 9th ward New Orleans and Chalmette. After marriage in 1962 she served those great meals New Orleans style in Chalmette, Mereaux, Bayou DeLarge, Houma, Kenner, Farmer City, Il, Metairie, and for the last twenty years in Gretna. She raised her girls knowing the importance of GOD, family, friends, and to do what was right, just and fair. She was most proud of her and the girls lasting marriages. A special thanks to Drs Laura Brinz, Angelo Russo, and the entire East Jefferson Hospital Family for caring and treatment and to Hospice Associates in the final days. Family and friends are invited to the visitation Monday, December 3rd beginning at 5:00 to 10:00 PM and on Tuesday, beginning at 8:00 AM. A Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, December 4th at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook