Anita Gail Herring Lolley

To the family for Gail Lolley, please know that I share your grief, and at the same time, I rejoice for Gail's freedom from pain. Chris, you have spoken to the ovca forum on many occasions of how your mother was your hero, your inspiration. Have no doubt that she was both to those of us who are presently battling ovarian cancer. She set a high standard, and we will in her honor, "Keep on keepin' on." Finally, I would like to speak of love. There is no medicine, no surgery, no treatment that compares to the force of love. Your family was able to reciprocate Gail's love for you in the way God would have wanted. I send you my sympathy, my heartfelt caring, and my best wishes for a brighter tomorrow. Jane Taylor
"But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is
love." 1 Corinthians 13-13

Charlie, even though I never met Gail, I knew that I would have loved to have known this wonderful woman that you often spoke about. What a great love story this seems to be when the world is filled with broken relationships. I am so sorry for your loss, you are a strong man Charlie, it will take time, allow it. I am praying for you and thinking about you. Sincerely, KarenAnn

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint
another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a
stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I knew that little things are
special things.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a
prayer, and I believed there is a God I could always talk
to.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me
good night, and I felt loved.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come
from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt,
but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared
and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked ... and
wanted to say thanks for all the things I saw when you
thought I wasn't looking.
Dear Chris, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. I will still continue to pray for the strength you and your family will need during this difficult time. Blessings to you and your family and Love, Cindy and Howard

February 9, 2009
To: All Dover Equipment and MEI Employees.
Subject: Gail Lolley passing
This morning I learned that Charlie Lolley’s wife Gail passed away last night. As most of you know Gail has had several health issues over the last many years. She is a role model for taking what is given to you in this life and making the best out of it. I did not know Gail personally, but in working around Charlie for the past year I can see that GOD blessed Gail with a loving husband and son. It seems to me that the things that we don’t understand about life are surely placed there by someone that does. I often wonder if some people suffer in different ways during this life so that many can be positively influenced for the greater good of society. Charlie’s positive attitude, cheerful demeanor, and love of life in my opinion partially come from sharing his life with Gail.
Our prayer today should be that we ask GOD for clarity of purpose and forgiveness of our sins. We should also ask GOD to accept GAIL into his eternal house and set a place for her at his table. The Bible says that when we enter his gates that we will be made whole, no more pain, no suffering. We can find peace in knowing that Gods’ grace was shed on GAIL last night and that she is truly in a better place.
Our Love and Prayers go out to the Lolley house this day.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Lolley family on the passing of your beautiful and cherished wife and Mom. I never knew Gail, only through her son Chris, on an ovarian cancer forum. I know Gail must have been such a pillar of strength and someone you look up to immensely because she raised Chris to be the wonderful person he is. I don't think there are any words to describe his caring and devotion to Gail over these last years, I only know that she is so very PROUD of him. Blessings and love Chris to you, your father, your wife and all your family. I hold you with the most highest regard. I will continue to pray for you all, that you find peace in the memories of someone so dear as your Gail. Love Jools and family in Australia.

I met your wonderful wife and mother while she was volunteering at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center. She had the most positive spirit of anyone that I have ever met. I've not worked at the hospital for five years but thoughts and memories of Gail have never left me. My thoughts now are for all of you and your family as you travel this next difficult road without her on earth, but as your angel in Heaven.

It was my great delight to have met and worked with Gail as a fellow volunteer at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center. She was such a tremendous inspiration, with her ready smile and wonderful attitude. I never quite understood how she kept smiling through all her ups and downs, but she "kept on keepin' on" no matter what. She managed to cheer us up when we were down.
Charlie, Chris and family - you are certainly in my thoughts and prayers, just as Gail has been all these years. Please be comforted by knowing that her struggles are, at last, over and she is in a better place where there is no more pain.
Love -
Carol

I never saw Gail, nor never spoke to her, but through Chris' love for her, through his infinite support writting in our Ovarian Cancer Forum, it is as if Gail was a Sister of mine, as if I was knowing her since ever. Gail was our inspiration. In the meantime we were so admirative about her so long fighting, so admirative too about' Chris devotion, we were comforted and relieved, stating this miracle : 29 years survival... Thank you Gail. It's time for you now to rest and to enjoy eternal happiness and peace.

All my deepest sympathy goes to Chris and his family.

I met Gail through her loving son Chris on the ovca.net website. Knowing how much support and love he has given to those of us dealing with ovarian cancer, I can only imagine how much more he has given his loving Mom throughout this difficult time. I love the poem Cindy wrote for you, Chris. What a wonderful tribute to her and to you. May our heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around you and your family. Be peaceful in knowing your Mom is also at peace and living a glorious life in a place we all aspire to. Warm Hugs. MaggieB

I send my heartfelt thoughts. God is a wonderful God and I know he has received Anita into his arms. My prayers are with all of you and I know your cherished memories will be with you.

The Lord has finally called home another favorite angel, Aunt Gail, to watch over us. I pray that her strength and courage during this long struggle will forever be an inspiration to us, and our memories of her beautiful smile and "keep on keepin on" attitude will serve us in times of trouble as a reminder that there is no challenge too difficult to face with the love and support of our families and the Lord. While our hearts will ache for the rest of our lives at her loss, we are forever blessed to have been loved by her, and are thankful that her suffering has ended.

Love,
Vicki, Sarah, and Melanie

Charles, you are in our thoughts and our hearts. We are very sorry for your loss.

Gail Lolley was an inspiration to know and prasy with at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. It always made my day brighter when I saw her warm smile and sincere greetings.
She will be a bright star in my heaven forever.
Weldon

Charlie I am very sorry for your loss. I am also very sorry I was unaware of Gail passing until just two days ago. Gail is in a better place now. Charlie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of your family and may God Bless.

Gail was a joy in our lives. We loved her and was inspired by her determination and strong will to live her life as best she could in the face of a strong adversary. We will miss her good cheer and strength, but know in our heart she is in a better place and now has peace.

God's strength to Charlie and Chris during this time of mourning, remember you are not alone.

Charles, our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and you on your lost.