Gail Wilson Obituary

Age - 74

September 11, 2023

Mount Jewett, PA

Smethport - Gail M. Wilson, 73, of Mount Jewett, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday (September 9, 2023) at her home. She was born December 6, 1949 in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of Ralph and Madelyn (Buck) Graham. She has been together with Richard Anderson, Jr. of Mt. Jewett for many years. Gail was a graduate of Clearfield Area Schools and was the sleep lab coordinator at Bradford Regional Medical Center in Bradford, PA. Gail was passionate about helping people. She showed it in her job at the sleep lab and with the love she showed her family. In addition to her companion Richard, she is survived by: Two sons: Travis R. Wilson of Clearfield, PA and Colton Anderson of Wellsboro, PA Four daughters: Linsey S. (Zachary T. Bennett) Wilson of Philipsburg, PA, Brittanie (James, Jr. ) Peffer of Kane, PA, Shawna (Justin Pier) Anderson of Wellsboro, PA, and Kaylee (Josh) Johnson of Smethport, PA Grandchildren: Addison & Isaiah Wimer, Karlee Anderson, Maci & Owen Arthurs, James Peffer, III, Jaylynn & Jaxson Peffer, Jemma Johnson, Jett & Silas Anderson, and Aydia Johnson Great grandchild: Lauren Anderson Sisters: Diana (Ronald) Wolf of Drifting, PA, Yolonda J. (Lee Walters) Bliss of Lanse, PA and Susan (Frank) Russo of South Carolina And several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandchild, Emma Arthurs. Vistitation and services will be held privately with close friends and family. Burial will be in the Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville, PA. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer. org). Online condolences may be made at . Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc. , Smethport.

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