Gayle Smedley

    Gayle Smedley, 77, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, July 03, 2012 in Poteau.  Gayle  was born February 22, 1935 in Heavener, OK to Carl & Florence (Anderson) Johnston.  Gayle was a beautician and owner of Bob Smedley Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Poteau, OK for 40 plus years.   She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Poteau.  Gayle moved to Poteau at an early age.  She graduated from Poteau High School in 1952 and went to Poteau Community College of Business and she graduated in 1953.  She married Bob Smedley  and had son Robert Jr.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Florence (Anderson) Johnston; husband,  Bob  Smedley and son Robert Jr.

     She is survived by her only sister, Beverly Mazikowski & husband Dennis of Poteau, OK;  special friends, Pam & Clay Bennett; numerous  cousins and relatives; many beloved friends.

    Services will be 10 am, Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Leroy Billy & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Matt Bennett, Tommy Robertson, Lane Robertson, Nathan Fox, David Akins, & Ron Hamilton.       The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.     Contributions may be made to the Gideon’s Int’l  by calling the funeral home or to  the Poteau Valley Humane Society.