Gailen Rae Sankey Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gailen Rae Sankey in Suffolk, Virginia, who passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gailen Rae Sankey to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Gailen may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Bodenhamer and Winifred Bodenhamer. She is survived by: her children, Sue Sankey Carver (Lloyd) of Snellville and Alan Sankey (Vicky) of Pearland; her grandchildren, Corey Carver, Erica Carver Scott and Joseph Sankey; and her great grandchildren, Malachi Choba and Bella Scott.
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