Graveside service for Gayle Lewter Haislip, upon her wishes, will be held at Riverview Memorial Gardens on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Bro. Joe Wayne McGee will officiate. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Gayle, age 85, was born on February 19, 1938, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Willie Lawrence and Odell Lowe Lewter. She was a graduate of Central High School and a member of the Church of Christ. Gayle passed away on September 30, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Haislip; grandson, Christopher Morgan Mathis; granddaughter, Tanille Groce; sisters, Eloise Dollar and Doris Solomon; and brother, Jimmy Lewter.
She is survived by three daughters, Lisa (Dennis) Groce of Fayetteville, Lorie (Patrick) Sherman of Thompson’s Station, and Lana (Dandy) Bradford of Fayetteville; two granddaughters, Camille (Richard) Allar of Shelbyville, and Alanna (Brent) Edwards of Franklin; three great-grandchildren, Casey (Britta) Allar of Tullahoma, Alina Allar of Shelbyville, and Olivia Allar of Shelbyville; three bonus great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson due in December; six bonus great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wilna Gentry, and Linda (Oren) Bates; and three brothers, EW Lewter, Larry (Donna) Lewter, and Denny Lewter all of Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers, send donations in Gayle’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) The CMT Research Foundation, 4062 Peachtree Road, Suite A209, Atlanta GA, 30319.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Gayle Lewter Haislip.
Mrs. Lisa, Lana & Lorie to the entire family. I just st saw moms obituary and my family and I are so sorry for your lost. Merner was like a grandmother to our family. May God lay healing hands on the family and may his peac cb with you all. We love you. Ross,Mimi and India.
Lisa, Lorie and Lana and families,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I always enjoyed running into Gayle, and getting to carry on with her. I’ll have you all in my prayers .
So sorry to hear about Gail. You all have been in my thoughts these past weeks and days. My heart goes out to you all.
I just saw your mom’s obit. So sorry to hear of Mrs Haislip’s passing. May God grant you peace and understanding. Sending love, hugs, and prayers.
Dear Haislip Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort. Anthony and Kay Honey
Linda, I just read this obituary. So very sorry for the loss of your sister. Just know Si have you in my prayers, sweet friend. I love you.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Lisa,Lori, Lana and family we are so sorry about Ms. Gayle she was beautiful inside and out.! Our thoughts and prayer are with you all at the difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you through the days to come. Love you all! 🙏🙏
Bennie &. Priscilla
My deepest sympathy is extended to her family.
Lisa and Dennis and the rest of the family we are so sorry for your loss praying for ya and your family
My thoughts and prayers go out to all Gayle’s family. We became friends through the Electric System where Gayle and my mom, Beth Jennings worked. She was a dear sweet lady to many…