Missing my dear friend going but not forgotten. Gayle, this has been the hardest year without you here.

My prayers and condolences go out to the Canatella family. Mrs. Gayle was a kind and sweet lady. I’m going to miss her calls about her appliances. May she rest in peace with the  good Lord.

I met Mrs. Gayle about 3 years ago.  I instantly felt her warm and welcoming heart.  She always had a smile on her face when I walked into her home where she enjoyed making huge Sunday meals that were certainly made with love.   I feel very fortunate to have known her and so happy that she was a part of my life.  

Although Mrs. Gayle has left this world, her love and kindness will continue to live in my heart and MOST especially in the hearts of her boys, Sal and Duck, and Mr. Donald.   Her legacy of love and strength will carry on through the lives she touched and her spirt will be forever present.  

Rest peacefully Mrs. Gayle knowing that you are deeply loved and will be forever remembered.  As she would always tell me when we said goodbye, “love you, my girl.”   

Gerri

I will miss Gayle so much. Her personality would fill every room she was in with laughter, kindness and love. Oh the memories we’ve shared. Growing up as family and taking so many trips in our golden years.  I loved being with her.  Life will be so different without her. I hope she knew the kindness and goodness she shared with us all, and how much that will be missed. 
I love you Gayle Ann! You were simply the best. 
So glad we were family.  ❤️

Sal we know how loving and great your mom was no one could know that better than you !! What a blessing to have your mom and she sure was a great mom wife grandma and friend to everyone who knew her so glad I have known her also . Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family . I feel honored to have known her and I’m sure we will always be as family love you

Hi , my name is Christelle and I met Gayle at dialysis.
 We used to pray before each session and she would say how much that helped her through the sessions. 
She loved praying and talking about the Lord, we talked about her love for cooking and taking care of her family.
Mrs. Gayle as I always called her was a bright and shining star and her presence is and will always be missed. I feel blessed that God led her into my life.
My prayers to the family.

My sister, Mary, left and Gayle on the right at the Port Orleans Riverside,at Disney World 2007 . As they RiP I hope that they are reunited with family and friends in their new world. Gayle loved   Nature especially while she was in the Smokies. My Sister in law, friend of 60 years and 4 th cousin according to Ancestry. When Gayle was around, there was never a dull moment. She made us laugh and got me in trouble many times. I’ll never forget her kindness, and I’ll never forget our adventures while traveling. I would be driving and she would say take a left. I would start to turn and she would say no, your other left.🤦‍♀️. Yes a true adventure ! Never boring ! Gayle loves to cook and would call me on Sundays to go to her home to eat. She would always say I’m not going to make a lot of food for Christmas this year because we have too much all the time. Of course it didn’t work. We would go there and her table looked like we were at, a buffet. She  was loved by everyone . Now I have a hole in my heart and hope t that we meet agai one day.

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Gayle years ago at Ponchtrain Bone and Joint.  Se will be dearly missed.

OBITUARY

Gayle Davis Cannatella

September 26, 1943 – May 17, 2024

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

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