Gail Marie Sherman, age 72, beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt, died of a sudden heart attack and went to heaven on January 9, 2021.  Gail is survived by her husband of nearly 52 years, Bill, and daughter Laura (Michael) Osborne.  Gail was the daughter of the late Edsel and Irene (Coerver) Gilbert, sister of John (Jeanette) Gilbert and Karen (Howard) Revelle.

Gail suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for 50 years, which left her completely disabled for the last decade.  Despite her increasing disabilities, she remained steadfastly cheerful and bore her limitations with a grace and faith that earned the admiration of all who knew her.

In her younger years, Gail was a volunteer in many activities of her parish, St. Blaise (now Holy Spirit), and was particularly active with the parish food pantry.  She also volunteered as a candy-striper at DePaul, and during Laura's school years was active in the Girl Scouts and PTA.  A beloved friend to many, Gail kept her friendships alive and well even in her later years.  Gail was an avid swing and Imperial dancer as a young woman, even succeeding in teaching a slow-footed husband.  Gail and Bill decided early on during the progression of her Multiple Sclerosis journey that travel should be done sooner rather than later, and many happy family trips to international destinations were completed while travel was still possible.

Many charities benefited from her generous donations, but she would particularly appreciate donations in her memory to either of her favorites: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Memorial services and celebration-of-life gatherings will be deferred until the COVID-19 related travel and gathering restrictions are lifted.