Claudia Gayle Boal Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Claudia Gayle Boal (Little Rock, Arkansas), who passed away on July 5, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Claudia Gayle leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Claud Force and Gladys Force (Griffin). She is survived by: her grandchildren, Aubrey, Aaron Stephen and Chynna Boal; her children, Galya Gifford (Stephen), Gayla Gifford, Lauren Santschi (Dave) of North Carolina, Dale Stephen (Kelly) of North Carolina and Jack C. Boal (Lay) of Texas; her brother Gary Kim Force (Susan) of Buckeye, Arizona.; her grandson Brad; and her friend Juanita. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
