She is preceded in death by her father Aubrey R. Saunders Jr., her mother Joyce M. Saunders, and brother Aubrey R. Saunders III.
Gayle is survived be her husband, James "Jim" R. Baker, and daughter Christiana L. Tome and husband Jacob.
It was Gayle's wish not to have a service. Family and and friends are welcome to leave their fond memories, expressions of sympathy, and condolences on this memorial page.