Gayle Lois Ehrenfried
March 6, 1940- May 7, 2020
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Gayle L. Ehrenfried (nee Smith) of Bowie, MD, passed away on May 7, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born and raised in Annapolis, MD and was a proud member of Annapolis High School’s class of 1958. After graduating from Richmond Professional Institute in 1963, she earned her Occupational Therapist Registered accreditation, and worked as an Occupational Therapist in Washington, D.C. She was an avid animal lover and active member of Riva Trace Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, David; children Kelland (Kelly), Dustyn (Danielle), Leland (Tracey), and Mindy (Jason Brooke); grandchildren, Carissa, Shelby, Joseph, Emily, Julianna, Alec, Megan, Lena, Amelia, Ethan, and Maia; and sisters Lenore Retzolk (Martin) and Pamela Wellens. Gayle was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Louis and Hilda Smith.
Funeral services will be private. Should friends desire, contributions in Gayle’s memory may be sent to the Humane Rescue Alliance (humanerescuealliance.org) or the charity of your choice.
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- Private
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Humane Rescue Alliance
PO Box 96312
Washington, DC 20090
Condolences
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9 May 2020
12:42pm
Dave and Family
We are so very sorry to hear about this loss. Wish we could hug you. Please let us know if you need anything!
Love,
Veronica, Milly and Jo
City
Crownsville
State
MD
9 May 2020
8:06pm
Prayers for the family of Gayle L. Ehrenfried may she rest in eternal peace with the lord.
City
Sailsbury
State
Maryland
9 May 2020
8:14pm
My condolences to the whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I saw 2 cardinals today together and I can’t help but think it was my dad and Aunt Gayle saying “hello.” God Bless you all.
City
St. Petersburg
State
Florida
9 May 2020
9:42pm
So sorry to hear of Gayle’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
City
Odenton
State
Maryland
9 May 2020
11:14pm
Leland – so sorry for your loss. Know that I am praying for you and your family.
Joy Giordano
City
Baltimore
State
MD
10 May 2020
10:27am
Leland,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love
Nelda & Dan
City
Hartsville
State
SC
11 May 2020
1:38pm
Leland, Tracey and family-
I just saw the notice about your mom.
I am so sorry to hear this It’s such a hard and difficult time. I am thinking about you all and I am so sorry.
Love you guys.
City
Kensington
State
Marylabd
14 May 2020
11:42am
Kelland & Dustyn-
May you find peace in the wonderful memories of your mother.
Peace and Prayers for both of you and your family.
Scott & Tonya Lawrenson
City
Gainesville
State
Va
15 May 2020
9:48am
Dave and the Ehrenfried Family,
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Let the memory of Gayle guide you and provide you comfort at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Kim and family
City
Crownsville
State
MD
21 May 2020
2:38pm
We again send our love and condolences for your loss! Gayle was a good friend and we miss her so much! There is a void in our heart! May the Lord give His grace to all of her family!
City
Edgewater
State
Maryland
21 May 2020
4:51pm
My deepest sympathies on your loss. I always enjoyed talking and laughing with Gayle at RTBC.
City
Branch
State
MI
22 May 2020
10:03am
Dear Dave and Family, we were saddened to hear of Gayle’s passing. She was full of life and enjoyed talking about our Lord and Savior. She will surely be missed by her family at Riva Trace. May God hold all of you close and give you strength for healing. Our deepest sympathies.
City
EDGEWATER
State
MD
27 May 2020
7:05pm
I am so sorry to hear of this news. I met Gayle about 3 years ago when I moved from Pikesville for work in Crofton. I bowled in Baltimore county previously and naturally joined Crofton bowl when I moved. I bowled with Gayle for 2 years and got to know her pretty well as a result. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Adam
City
Millersville
State
MD
22 Jun 2020
3:28pm
Dave, I just found out of Gayle’s passing. This totally breaks my heart. She was such a strong support for me after the passing of my mother last year. She’s been a wonderful support for my father. She was a amazing woman. I know she loved God. This earth lost a true gem but heaven gained a true angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
City
Gywnn Oak
State
MD
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Dave and Family
We are so very sorry to hear about this loss. Wish we could hug you. Please let us know if you need anything!
Love,
Veronica, Milly and Jo
Prayers for the family of Gayle L. Ehrenfried may she rest in eternal peace with the lord.
My condolences to the whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I saw 2 cardinals today together and I can’t help but think it was my dad and Aunt Gayle saying “hello.” God Bless you all.
So sorry to hear of Gayle’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leland – so sorry for your loss. Know that I am praying for you and your family.
Joy Giordano
Leland,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love
Nelda & Dan
Leland, Tracey and family-
I just saw the notice about your mom.
I am so sorry to hear this It’s such a hard and difficult time. I am thinking about you all and I am so sorry.
Love you guys.
Kelland & Dustyn-
May you find peace in the wonderful memories of your mother.
Peace and Prayers for both of you and your family.
Scott & Tonya Lawrenson
Dave and the Ehrenfried Family,
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Let the memory of Gayle guide you and provide you comfort at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Kim and family
We again send our love and condolences for your loss! Gayle was a good friend and we miss her so much! There is a void in our heart! May the Lord give His grace to all of her family!
My deepest sympathies on your loss. I always enjoyed talking and laughing with Gayle at RTBC.
Dear Dave and Family, we were saddened to hear of Gayle’s passing. She was full of life and enjoyed talking about our Lord and Savior. She will surely be missed by her family at Riva Trace. May God hold all of you close and give you strength for healing. Our deepest sympathies.
I am so sorry to hear of this news. I met Gayle about 3 years ago when I moved from Pikesville for work in Crofton. I bowled in Baltimore county previously and naturally joined Crofton bowl when I moved. I bowled with Gayle for 2 years and got to know her pretty well as a result. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Adam
Dave, I just found out of Gayle’s passing. This totally breaks my heart. She was such a strong support for me after the passing of my mother last year. She’s been a wonderful support for my father. She was a amazing woman. I know she loved God. This earth lost a true gem but heaven gained a true angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.