Virginia “Gina” Postell Gaylor, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away on Oct. 8 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Gaylor was born in Alexandria, Va., on Feb. 2, 1942, to Paul and Patricia Postell. She was born into a military family that moved frequently until settling in Oak Ridge in 1952.
Mrs. Gaylor graduated from Karns High School in 1960, where she met the love of her life, Roy.
Despite battling multiple health issues over the years, Mrs. Gaylor had a zest for life. She was a fighter to the end. She loved travel, decorating, antiquing, gardening, food, golf, bird-watching, puzzles and crosswords, and she loved to host dinners throughout the years for family and friends.
Mrs. Gaylor and her husband loved to watch and attend sporting events. She was an avid University of Tennessee Vols fan and also enjoyed supporting the athletic events of Knoxville Catholic High School and all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was passionately committed to her faith, family, and the Knoxville community in which she lived. Her spunky personality and the love of celebrating the people she loved will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Gaylor is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Pat Roberts.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years; her daughter, Catherine Robins (Shawn); her sons, Chris Gaylor (Laurie) and Bobby Gaylor; her seven grandchildren, Ashley Coulter (John), Michael Robins (Kendall), John Paul Gaylor, Ryan Gaylor, Molly Gaylor, Haley Gaylor, and Samantha Gaylor; five great-grandchildren, Grayson, Callie, Caitlin, Claire, and Thomas Coulter; her brother, Paul Postell (Jean); her sisters, Kathleen Stephens and Becky Postell (Glenn); and her brother, Mark Postell (Jeanie). She also was survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families who she loved dearly.
A funeral Mass for Mrs. Gaylor was held at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Nov. 25.