Age 75 of Jackson, passed away January 18, 2019 after a long battle with MS. Survived by two sons, Shawn (Sarah) Thomas and Chris (Angie) Thomas; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one sister, Charlene LaBumbard. Gayle served in the US Air Force during Vietnam and retired from Consumers Energy after 28 years. Funeral services will be held at Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 4:00 P.M. Cremation will follow services. Visitation Monday 3:00 P.M. until service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the MS Foundation.