Gail Irene Chuckran

Gail Irene Chuckran

Mrs. Gail Irene Chuckran, age 69, of Rabbit Run, Blairsville, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 6, 2011 following a brief illness. Gail was born August 5, 1942 in Abington, MA, a daughter of the late Carlton and Margery Steeves Brown. She was a graduate of Abington High School. Gail and her husband moved here 6 years ago from Melbourne, FL. She was past President of Pieceful Mountain Quilters Guild of Blue Ridge and a member of Tuesday Quilters. Gail was also preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Brown and a sister, Carol Graham. She was of the Episcopal faith.

For 53 years with her partner in life Craig, they created many memories, traveled and built a wonderful life together. Gail loved to surround herself with family and friends at every opportunity. Her passion for cooking and entertaining has brought us together for years and will be passed on for generations.

Gail’s artistic talents for painting, sewing, gardening, crocheting, decorating and quilt making were remarkable. We will cherish her personalized gifts for years to come.

Surviving Gail are her loving husband of 51 years, Craig Chuckran of Blairsville; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Fred Twiss of Tiverton, RI; son and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Veronica Chuckran of Anchorage, AK; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mitchell and Joan Chuckran of Canton, GA, John and Linda Chuckran of Brockton, MA and Susan and Bill Gorman of Port St. John, FL; four grandchildren, Jacqueline (Jackie) Twiss, Jessica, Zachary and David Chuckran; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Gail will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home with Father Frank Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers you can make memorials to, GA Mountains Hospice or Pieceful Mountain Quilters Guild of Blue Ridge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 3 until 4 p.m.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com