Gayle Keel

Mrs. Gayle Keel, age 87, of Dover, TN passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Diversicare of Dover. She was born July 20, 1935 in Charlotte, NC, daughter of the late Joseph and Wilma Sargent. Mrs. Keel was the first female barber in western New York. She owned and operated her own shop in Niagara Falls, NY, Gayle’s Barber Shop. When she moved to Dover, she worked at Holiday Barber Shop in Clarksville, TN. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dover.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Nathan Keel, brother, Michael Sargent, and sister, Brenda Dodson.

Survivors include her son, Gary Keel and his wife, Louise, Niagara Falls, NY, brother, Joseph Sargent, Cincinnati, OH, grandchildren, Lorena Cap (Ian) and April Lund (Jason), and two great grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 12:00 pm on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Anglin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Head officiating. Burial will follow in the Heflin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time-of-service Friday. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home, Dover, TN and online condolences may be made at anglinfuneralhome.com.