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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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Humane Rescue Alliance

PO Box 96312
Washington, DC 20090

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Link:
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    Veronica
    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

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    Crownsville
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    Margaret Alexander
    9 May 2020
    8:06pm

    Prayers for the family of Gayle L. Ehrenfried may she rest in eternal peace with the lord.

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    Sailsbury
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    Lisa Corney
    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.

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    St. Petersburg
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    Florida
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    Sara Sorrells
    9 May 2020
    9:42pm

    So sorry to hear of Gayle’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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    Odenton
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    Joy Giordano
    9 May 2020
    11:14pm

    Leland – so sorry for your loss. Know that I am praying for you and your family.

    Joy Giordano

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    Baltimore
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    MD
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    Nelda Cook
    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

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    Hartsville
    State
    SC
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    Karen Zinkgraf
    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.

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    Kensington
    State
    Marylabd
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    Scott Lawrenson
    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

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    Gainesville
    State
    Va
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    Jim
    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

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    Crownsville
    State
    MD
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    Harry and Joan Mccathran
    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!

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    Edgewater
    State
    Maryland
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    Cherie Coleman
    21 May 2020
    4:51pm

    My deepest sympathies on your loss. I always enjoyed talking and laughing with Gayle at RTBC.

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    Kenny and Jacquie Yates
    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.

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    EDGEWATER
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    MD
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    Adam Shulkin
    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

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    Millersville
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    MD
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    Kimberly Heard (Peebles)
    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.

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    Veronica
    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

    save
    City
    Crownsville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Margaret Alexander
    9 May 2020
    8:06pm

    Prayers for the family of Gayle L. Ehrenfried may she rest in eternal peace with the lord.

    save
    City
    Sailsbury
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Lisa Corney
    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.

    save
    City
    St. Petersburg
    State
    Florida
    Reply
    Sara Sorrells
    9 May 2020
    9:42pm

    So sorry to hear of Gayle’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    save
    City
    Odenton
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Joy Giordano
    9 May 2020
    11:14pm

    Leland – so sorry for your loss. Know that I am praying for you and your family.

    Joy Giordano

    save
    City
    Baltimore
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Nelda Cook
    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

    save
    City
    Hartsville
    State
    SC
    Reply
    Karen Zinkgraf
    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.

    save
    City
    Kensington
    State
    Marylabd
    Reply
    Scott Lawrenson
    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

    save
    City
    Gainesville
    State
    Va
    Reply
    Jim
    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

    save
    City
    Crownsville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Harry and Joan Mccathran
    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!

    save
    City
    Edgewater
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Cherie Coleman
    21 May 2020
    4:51pm

    My deepest sympathies on your loss. I always enjoyed talking and laughing with Gayle at RTBC.

    save
    City
    Branch
    State
    MI
    Reply
    Kenny and Jacquie Yates
    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.

    save
    City
    EDGEWATER
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Adam Shulkin
    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

    save
    City
    Millersville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Kimberly Heard (Peebles)
    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.

    save
    City
    Gywnn Oak
    State
    MD
    Reply

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