She was born on October 27, 1938, to Sgt Charles and Roxie Gay in Station Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Treichel and Michelle's husband Gregory, along with her grandchildren Jamie, Theresea, Alicia and Jeffery Treichel.
In life she enjoyed dancing, bingo, live music and spending time with her grandkids.
A visitation will be held at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, 5100 West Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, US, on March 12, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at the same location from 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm.
A Committal Service will take place at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, US, on March 12, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.