She was born October 25, 1945, in Nacogdoches to parents Buford and Mavis (Wilkinson) Hammett. She is a retired truck driver who has traveled throughout the United States.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jay Lynn Ruffin; brothers, Joe Lynn Hammett and Bob Wilkinson; and her grandparents, Elbert and Ester Wilkinson.
She is survived by her daughter, K'Nicole Ogg and husband Thomas; son, Charles E. Buddy Mize; granddaughter, Courtney Coody and husband Aaron; granddaughter, Krystal Croasdaile and husband Anthony; grandson, Thomas Ogg, Jr.; granddaughter, Madeline Mize; great-grandchildren, Kyli, Kaden, and Kamryn; sister, Patsy Hedrick; stepbrother, Johnny Hammett; special cousin, Sheri Smith; and several other relatives including nieces, nephews, and great-nephews.
A private inurnment service will take place at a later date at Lower Melrose Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches.