Obituary of Ms. Gale A. Smith

OBITUARY HONORING GALE ANDRE’ SMITH “...With my song will I praise Him” Psalm 28:7 On March 25, 2020, our all knowing and loving God chose to take Gale home to be with him in Glory. Born July 27, 1956, Gale is the eldest daughter of the union of the late Alfred Phillip Smith, Jr. and Susie Mae Brandon Smith. She is survived by her mother, and her Siblings Teresa Renee and Sheila Mae Smith of Milwaukee, and Terry Leondius Smith of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gale knew the Lord Jesus as her personal Savior and was known to proclaim, “I am blessed by the Best”. Playing the violin and sharing her music was Gale’s great love. When she was a young girl, her parents’ recognized Gale’s musical gift, and she began piano lessons at a young age. She began to study the violin in junior high via the MPS music program. She studied at the Wisconsin Conservatory of music and at UW-Madison. As the first chair violinist with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony, with which she toured internationally; she had the opportunity to perform with the Milwaukee Symphony. In June 1975, Gale graduated with honors from Riverside High School. She was a member of the National Honor Society. Gale’s violin virtuosity earned her a full scholarship to the University of Wisconsin Madison. In May, 1998, She was conferred with a Bachelor of Science Degree from UW-Milwaukee. Gale loved children and delighted in teaching them music. She is preceded in death by her father Alfred Phillip Smith, Jr., and her brother Alfred Phillip Smith, III. She has also left to mourn her passing but rejoicing with her being present with the Lord countless loving relatives and valued friends. IN Gratitude The family thanks each of you for your prayers, calls, kind words and condolences. The family also wants to thank Gale’s many friends at Parkside Commons Apartments for their love. Thank you Pam Morgan for your years of love and support. We extend our special thanks to Gale’s caregivers who gave her their heart and friendship: Kim, Kenyette, LaQuita, Jackie, Sharen, Monique, and LaDawn. We also extend our gratitude to the nurses that oversaw Gale’s medical care: thank you, LeVanda, Sheronda, and Paulette. Also, we thank the many agencies that provided on-going care to Gale. Please forgive