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Gaynelle "Gay" Gehrig

October 21, 1957 — September 16, 2024

Gaynelle Sue Gehrig was born to Sam and Edna Lisotta of Lake Charles on October 21st, 1957. Gay was a graduate of LaGrange High School. After graduation she worked as a secretary, executive assistant, and office manager. Gay was fun loving and a nurturer. She had two daughters, three stepdaughters, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was dedicated to her husband, Doug, for almost 30 years. In addition to this family, Gay invited many others into her life, her heart, and her home. Gay loved to spend time with all of them regardless of how they came to her. In the last few years, she spent much of her time caring for her Father, Mother, and sister, Cathy, all of whom passed before her of illness. Caring for them was a daily activity.

 Gay’s smiles, laughs, and enthusiasm will remain in everyone’s hearts. There were no strangers in her home; she welcomed guests, and they left as family. She leaves behind her husband, Doug Gehrig; her Daughters, Carly Robinson and Courtney LaSalle (Bryton); three stepdaughters, Barbara Havlik (Douglas), Elizabeth Felder (Andrew), and Emily Thomas (Robert) ; nine Grandchildren; one great grandchild; and sister, Cindy Beaugh. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Edna Lisotta; her siblings, Cathy Reeves and brother Sammie Lisotta; brother-in-law, Timothy Beaugh; and her granddaughter, Alexis Robinson. After a 3 year battle with cancer, Gay succumbed on September 16, 2024. The family will welcome relatives and friends at Johnson funeral home on Friday, September 20th from 10:00am to 2:00pm with a service to follow at 3:00pm at St Michaels and all Angels church on Sale Road. Rev. Andrew Christiansen will officiate. Procession and service to Consolata Cemetery to follow to escort her to her final resting place. 

 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations in her memory to MD Anderson at gifts.mdanderson.org.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

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Friday, September 20, 2024

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St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

123 West Sale Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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