Jerrill Gammell

Jerrill Joyce Gammell, 85, of Frederick, MD passed from this life to eternity on Saturday, January 14, 2017.  Born on August 1, 1931 in Mitchell SD, she was the daughter of John Jacob Sauser and Agnes Belle (Williams) Sauser.  She attended Whitworth College in Spokane Washington where she met and married the love of her life Dean Gammell.  She had many talents and worked as a secretary, day care provider, teacher, real estate agent, volunteer, relocation director and her most treasured occupation of loving mom and grandmother.  She belonged to the United Methodist Church in Fairfax VA and Buckeystown, MD.

She loved music and dance and was always humming a happy tune and ready for a twirl.  She was happiest surrounded by children and had an amazing imagination, never afraid to express her inner child.  She loved the poem: Warning, When I am an Old Woman,  I shall wear purple, and lived accordingly.  Her joys were the beach, browsing thrift stores, and her faithful dog Walter.

She is survived by her five children and their spouses: Jeff and Sharon Gammell of San Antonio, TX, Lynn Gammell of Hagerstown, MD, Mark Gammell of Dickerson, MD, Ted and Karen Gammell of Mt. Airy, MD, and April Schriefer of Owings Mills, MD.  She is survived also by her 12 precious grandchildren: Michael, Jennifer, Willie, Brittany, David, Kevin, Timothy, Peter, Willis, Hannah, Christopher and Sarah.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert Dean Gammell (LTC USAF-Ret).

Memorial Services will be held at Mountain View  Community Church (8330 Fingerboard Rd, Frederick, MD on February 4, 2017 at 1 PM.

Memorial donations may be made in Jerrill’s name to the Alzeimers Association.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StauffersFuneralHome.com.