Gayle Lee Stevens

Gayle lived a life full of love, dedication, and resilience. She was preceded in death by her beloved husbands Edwin Slater and Eugene Stevens; stepson, Dale Stevens; grandson, Brian Slone; parents Gale and Margaret Truax; many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as her dear sister-in-law, Lila Stevens.

Gayle leaves behind a legacy of love and family. She is survived by her brother, Rex (Sally) Truax of Hopkins; children Dee (Tracey) Slater of Hamilton, Linda Slater of Traverse City, John (Ashley) Stevens of Hopkins, and Mary (Michael) Barck of Kalamazoo; stepdaughters Dianne Slone of Hudsonville and Donna Jones of Seale, Alabama. Gayle was also a proud grandmother to 15 grandchildren and great-grandmother to seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Bill Stevens of Flint; and a host of extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1235 135th Ave., Wayland, MI 49348. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in their guestbook online.