Gaynelle H. McCloskey
Gaynelle H. McCloskey, 86, Retired First Grade Teacher at Caldwell Elementary School, died Saturday, November 3, 2018. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, November 9, 2018, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Wichita, KS. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, OK. Gaynelle received an undergraduate degree from Hardin-Simmons University, her graduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and continuing education from Wichita State University. She enjoyed reading and teaching Sunday School. Preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Vincent McCloskey; parents, Lonnie and Lorene Holcomb. Survived by her sons, Lance Blaine McCloskey, Shawn Evan McCloskey, both of Wichita, KS. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Cooperative Program Southern Baptist Convention c/o Metropolitan Baptist Church, 525 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67213. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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My sincere sympathy for your loss may Gods promise comfort and sustain the family until Jesusprayer for lasting blessings earthwide is answered bringing relief from all sorrow forever.(Isa.26:19 Matt.6:10) hw
You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, may the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Theres hope in seeing your dear loved again. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Nelle taught me AND my kids in Sunday School. I am thankful for the legacy she leaves behind and her faithful years of service.
I enjoyed attending missionary meetings with her. She was an awesome lady. My sympathy to all the family.
I am very sad to hear this. She was a beautiful lady of God.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. May you have peace, in this time of deep sorrow.
McCloskey Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. McCloskey. May God embrace your family with Peace, Comfort and Strength.
Sincere Condolences,
Wichita Association of Retired School Personnel
Lance & Shawn, I was sad to see this. When I didnt get a Christmas card, I knew something was wrong. She was the greatest lady, and my family treasured her greatly. So sorry.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.