Gale Nelson Defoor Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Gale Nelson Defoor of Ellijay, Georgia. Gale, born on July 21, 1953, passed away on June 24, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Clifford Nelson and Reba Nelson. She is survived by: her husband Wilburn C. Defoor; her daughter Lisa; her son-in-law Bruce Engler of Canton; her son Brent; her daughter-in-law Joy Defoor of Ellijay; her grandchildren, Kyle Engler, Taylor Engler, Josh Engler, Brittany Engler, Ashley Engler, Hershel Defoor and Lee Defoor; her sister Rena Nelson Lauzier of Gainesville; and her siblings-in-law, James and Teresa Defoor. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
