Gail Ann Cole

November 23, 1939 - March 1, 2022

Gail Ann Cole, 82, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022 in Gloversville, NY. She was born on November 23, 1939 in Toledo to Homer E. and Myrtle (Phares) Cole. Gail graduated from Maumee Valley Country Day School in 1958. She graduated from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY in 1963, and earned her Masters at New York State University at Courtland, NY in 1969. Gail taught Physical Education for 39 years at Ravina Corymans Selkirk School in Ravina, NY. She held the most points scored for a woman in basketball at MVCDS. She also played field hockey and was on the Varsity Gymnastics team at Russell Sage College. Gail was a semi-pro softball player in New York from 1978-1980. Gail loved taking care of her home and gardens in Scotia, New York. Gail's parents and siblings had a love for horses, riding and shows. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Karen Sue Cole. She is survived by her brother Ronald J. Cole; her niece Kimberlee Dawne (Robert) Elliott, her nephew Brendt James (Laynette) Cole; her great nephews Robert William Elliott, and Tyler James Cole; great nieces Emilee Elliot, Lucy Dawne Elliott. Her dear life time friend Catherine Carpenter also survives. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Saturday, March 12 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will be at Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association. Please leave a condolence message at CoyleFuneralHome.com.