Gail Bryan Passmore

Gail Bryan Passmore, age 74 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 26, 1939 to Floyd Knapp and Juanita (Bryan) Knapp. Gail attended the Leslie First Baptist Church where she had been a member since childhood. She was the organist for many years. She attended the University of Arkansas for four years where she was pledged in Kappa Kappa Gamma. Gail was an excellent student. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and taught home economics in the public school system for several years. After retiring from teaching she ran the Fabric Center in Leslie, along with her two aunts, Maurine Flynn and Daphne Killebrew. Gail was a superb seamstress and sewed clothing for many well-known professionals. Gail's later years were spent being a full time caregiver, mother and grandmother to her husband, Jerry, her children and grandchildren, who affectionately called her "Nanny". Gail enjoyed attending the horse races with Jerry and was a wonderful handicapper for him. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Gail was a beautiful lady with a wonderful smile who loved all those she met. She will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. Gail is preceded in death by parents, Floyd Knapp and Juanita Reeves; and two daughters, Holli Ann and Kelli Bryan Passmore. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jerry Passmore of the home; daughter, Misty Harness and husband Shane of Leslie; grandchildren, Casey Armes and Gary Armes; step-grandson, Garrett Harness; sister, Sally Boyd and husband Don of Conway; brother, Tom Knapp and wife Sandy of Leslie; sister-in-law, Loretta Smith and husband Wesley of Oxley; brother-in-law, Dale Passmore and wife Carolyn of Kansas City, Mo.; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who will also mourn her passing. Funeral services for Gail will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Phillip Clark, Bro. Sherill Williams and Bro. Dale Passmore officiating. Special music will be by Sandy Knapp and Brook Singletary. Visitation will be 6 till 8 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Leslie Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wade Smith, Mike Holley, Michael Brent Holley, Don Flynn, Jess Knapp and Eric Singletary. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Slone, Bryant Carney, Skip Armes, Don Berryhill and Rick Downer.