Gayle Ann Paul-Grucza, 70 years old, passed away on January 6, 2025. Born July 21, 1954 to the late Lucy & Bob Paul in Slavic Village, Cleveland, Ohio. Gayle was the 4th born in a line of 11 siblings but she was never just one in the crowd, she stood out with not only her talented singing voice as she spent many years actively involved in her Catholic faith singing in choirs but also for her truly accepting, loving and generous heart.

Gayle met the love of her life, the recently deceased, Bernie Grucza at a young age and when the time was right fate brought them together for the rest of their lives. They raised their beautifully spirited only child, Allison Grucza in Cleveland, Ohio before following her on a cross country adventure to San Diego California to have some fun in the sun before settling down in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Gayle spent the rest of her days as an adoring and engaged grandmother to her three widely active and passionate grandchildren, Noelle, Nicholas & Peter Oknefski. She loved her family and always did everything she could to support them in every possible way.

Gayle, Mom & Grammy will be deeply missed by not only her daughter & grandchildren but her surviving siblings Rhoda & Joe Zika, Rita & Ken Pierokowski, James & Jill Paul, Margaret & Sam Downy, Thomas & Becky Paul, Edward Paul and Christopher & Shaun Paul as she rests in peace.

Until we meet again, we love you!