Gail Letterman

Gail Parris Letterman, 71, formerly of 19 Valerie Drive, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at her home in Greenville, SC, after a courageous battle against cancer. Born October 14, 1944 in Buncombe County, NC, to the late Hugh Porter and Edna McLean Parris, Ms. Letterman resided most of her life in the Asheville, NC area. While a resident of Western North Carolina, she had been a member of Alexander Baptist Church and Freedom Baptist Church. She enjoyed many years as a southern gospel singer with Sluder Trio and the Jack Henderson Quartet. She had been employed as a physician assistant in a urology practice, phlebotomist for St. Joseph Hospital and the American Red Cross until she later served a lengthy career as a private duty caregiver, who specialized in Alzheimer’s disease. Later in 1994, she moved to Greenville County, SC, following other family members who had relocated there. She continued her career as a private duty caregiver, where her medical support skills and compassionate personality played a positive role in the lives of others needing long-term care. She became a member of Taylors First Baptist Church. She helped organize and operate a senior citizen action group involving a weekly bingo in her local community. She enjoyed being a member of a senior citizen bowling league and participating in a witty game of cards, often emerging as the victor among her peers. She was an outgoing, fun-loving and Christ centered individual. Her family was her dearest important focus. She is survived by her sons, Dwayne Letterman of Greenville, SC, Todd Letterman and his wife Ann of Hendersonville, NC; daughter, Tracy Glancy and her husband John of Greer, SC; five wonderful grandchildren: Taylor, Ashley, Callum, Logan and Aiden; and her former spouse, Joseph Letterman and his wife Donna of Asheville, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at The Wood Mortuary of Greer, SC. Graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Woodlawn Memorial Park of Greenville, SC, where she will be laid to rest, with Lindsay O’Rear officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, for cancer research as a meaningful tribute. Condolences may be offered online to the family at www.thewoodmortuary.com or in person by visiting The Wood Mortuary, 300 W. Poinsett St., Greer, SC 29650.

Gail Letterman

October 14, 1944 - March 22, 2016