Gayle G. Boone entered peaceful rest on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Beloved wife for 49 years of Wayne D. Boone; loving mother of Jeffrey D. Boone (Stacey), Jennifer B. Duhé (Tad), and Jessica B. Farmer (Elmer); grandmother of Jeffrey, Jace, and Joshua Boone, Cole and Cade Duhé, and Nathan and Ethan Farmer. Gayle is also survived by a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gertrude Flick Giebel, and her sister, Vickie Ann Giebel.
Gayle was born and raised in New Orleans. She lived in Gretna for the majority of her adult life most recently residing in Covington, Louisiana. She graduated from Tulane University with an Associate of Arts degree followed by a Bachelor of Arts degree. She was employed with the Federal Government for 30 years beginning with the Navy Recruiting Command, Army Recruiting Command, Military Traffic Mangement Command and as Chief of Logistics Management Office with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for over 20 of those years. She received numerous performance, cash, and honorary awards including the Superior Civilian Service Award and Achievement Medal for Civilian Service. Her career at the New Orleans District included two tours overseas, June 2003 thru November 2003 in Kuwait and May 2004 thru October 2004 in Baghdad. Upon returning she was presented the Commander's Award for Civilian Service for her outstanding achievements in Operations Iraqi Freedom.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 1:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00AM. Interment will take place at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
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June 26, 2018
Edmay Mayers
Ms. Boone was wonderful to work for, I truly enjoyed her as my boss but she was not only my boss, she was a true friend. We liked each other very much and respected each other. I a just now learning of Ms. Boone's passing. I am so sorry for your great loss, your wife of 49 years, wow! Girls, I know how close you were to your mom, always remember the good memories y'all had because I know y'all had many. God bless each and everyone of ya'll.
August 29, 2017
Lisa Matherne
Such a wonderful lady and longtime friend! I am SO glad she had the priceless time with her grandchildren this past year.
August 28, 2017
Brenda Burrell
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family love you❤
August 28, 2017
Patty and Frank Massara
Patty and I were sorry to hear about Miss Gail. She was an easy person to visit with and was the center of her family. We will add your family to our pray list and hope that your memories of her will help you in the coming days.
August 28, 2017
Dubret Family
My thought and prayers are with you and your family. You have a angel looking down on you and you family. God bless you
August 28, 2017
Bart and Kathy Thibodeaux
Gayle was such a special person and touched many lives and will be sadly missed. Sending prayers for the Boone family that you may take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
August 28, 2017
Demetrius Wright
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
August 28, 2017
Christine & Ronald Newman
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 28, 2017
JOE GRIFFIN
August 28, 2017
VICKY KUHN
August 27, 2017
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Teddy Moses
My thoughts and prayers to the family. May she rest in peace.
August 27, 2017
Joy Bradshaw
Prayers to Wayne and the family!!! Sending love to all!!!
August 27, 2017
Joy Bradshaw
Gayle was my Earth Angel. Even though we never met we talk on the phone! She was married to my cousin Wayne.
She never forgot my birthday ,Thanksgiving, Christmas or me! She gave me unconditional love ! She made me feel as if I was part of her family! She was the kindest most giving person I've ever met! Always thinking of others! I am going to miss you so much Gayle! You will always be in my heart!!!!
Thank you for giving me unconditional love as a friend and part of the family! Thank you for being in my life you were such a blessing and such a part of my life!
August 27, 2017
Deanna Quinn-Stevenson
My condolences to Jennifer and family
August 26, 2017
the Durgins send our sincere condolences to the Boone family. Gayle, I will miss u, my friend. I will forever treasure the good times we had. Your sunny disposition, sweet smile, and a giggle that always humored me. Our talks about our children and grandchildren. I thank your for your loving nature and generous spirit. Gayle, I will miss u so very much. Rest in peace, my friend. God Bless You
August 26, 2017
Peggy Lotz Carr
Gayle was my supervisor in the early 1980's when I was a college intern. She was strong and sweet and touched my life deeply. Heaven has a great new angel to run that shop! Prayers for all during this difficult time.
August 26, 2017
Vinny Greeno
May God's blessing be with you all. Prayers for all of your family. Your Mother was beautiful. May she Rest In Peace!
August 26, 2017
Jo Ann Kennedy
My thoughts and prayers are with you Wayne and your family. Gayle was a lovely, kind and considerate person and a pleasure to have known. May she rest in the Light and Peace of the Lord.
August 26, 2017
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time. Psalms 29: 11.
August 26, 2017
Daniels
Our sympathies to the family. May the God of all comfort help to ease the pain of your grief.
August 25, 2017
Myrna W Thomas
May you rest in peace
August 25, 2017
Paulette and Bup Odo
We are so sorry for your loss , you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
August 25, 2017
Erin Gotti
Thoughts and prayers with all of you. Mrs Gayle was a wonderful woman. Love you JB.
August 25, 2017
Galina Hewitt
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 25, 2017
Danell Barrett
Condolences to the family!
August 25, 2017
Eric Karkoska
Thoughts and prayers to Wayne and the entire Boone family.
August 25, 2017
Sylvia Alphonso
My condolences to the entire Boone family.
August 25, 2017
Nancy Powell
Sending condolences to The Boone family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 25, 2017
Kathleen Klein
Wayne, Jeffrey, Jennifer and Jessica are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry to hear about Gayle's passing. With deepest sympathy and may God bless you all.
August 25, 2017
Sharon Pulliam
I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful mother and wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathy. God Bless You all.
August 25, 2017
Will and Sharon Reeves
Sending our love and prayers to all the Boone family.
August 24, 2017
Toni & Richard Baldini
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! We worked with Gayle for many years at the Corps! May she Rest In Peace in the arms of the Lord.
August 24, 2017
Lauren Stogner
I extend my condolences to the entire Boone family. Sending love and prayers to all of you.
August 24, 2017
Devin Fadaol
Jeff and Mr. Wayne, you and your family are in our prayers.
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