Celebrating the life of
Gale Manning Nichols
January 11, 1943 - July 02, 2011
GALE MANNING NICHOLS
Savannah-Gale Manning Nichols, 68, passed away on July 2nd, 2011, of cancer. She died at home surrounded by her family.
She was born January 11, 1943, in New York City and grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens. She graduated from New Lincoln High School in Manhattan and attended the Women's College of the University of North Carolina. She left college to pursue a successful modeling career in New York City with the Sixties East Agency. She was a runner up in the Miss Rheingold contest and did numerous beauty commercials including Clairol and Ivory. Later she joined the Ford and Elite agencies as a booking agent.
Her greatest joys in life were spending time with her daughter and grandson and traveling with her husband.
As well as her passion for traveling the world and experiencing different cultures, Gale enjoyed cooking, playing bridge, decorating and had a zest for all things fashion.
Gale will be remembered for her colorful personality, enthusiasm for life and her kindness and generosity of spirit.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Peter S. Crawford. She is survived by her husband of eight years, Dave Nichols, her daughter, Chatham Crawford, her grandson, Cooper Schwanebeck, her step-mother, Francie Manning, her half-sister, Brook Manning, her half-brother, Colin Manning, her four step-children and three grandchildren from her marriage to Peter Crawford and her four step-children and six grandchildren from her marriage to Dave Nichols.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th, at Unity of Savannah Church, 2320 Sunset Blvd., Savannah, GA 31404.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Savannah www.hospicesavannah.org.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dave, Chatham, and all of Gale's family. I have so many fond memories of Gale - her friendship, her beauty, her smile, her charm, her fabulous cooking, her funny stories, and her generosity of spirit. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers every day. God Bless You.
- Vicki Cronk, Savannah, GA
As often happens I so wish I had spent more time with Gale because she was so interesting and fun. I am thinking of all of you and praying for peace for each of you. Love, Joan Wade
- Joan Wade, Savannah, GA
your smile and Happy energy will never be forgotten..
- chuck nichols, san francisco, CA
I will always remember you for your enthusiasm and kindness.
- Karl Sunnen, San Leandro, CA
Chatham & family, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. She will be missed by so many. Cherish your memories and know that she loved you so much.
- Charmaine Horne, Savannah, GA
To Dave, Chatham, and all the family: As I am living now in Florida I won't be there for the service, but I send you all loving thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
- OKay Jackson, Deltona, FL
GALE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED..SHE ENJOYED HER LIFE TO THE FULLEST
- JOE BERRY, SAVANNAH, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Gale's family. I am sorry for your loss. I pray you all find comfort in knowing Gale is at peace now. Mary Nichols
- Mary Nicols, Savannah, GA
Although I only knew Gale for a short time,we met at Low Country CC she has left a lasting impression on me and I will miss her. My condolences to your family.
- Regina Herzog, Savannah, GA
Dave, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gale's unique personality and zest for life will be missed. Love, The Blaine Family
- Aaron Blaine, Pooler, GA
Gale's joyful spirit was a blessing. My love and sympathies to the family.
- Lisa Callahan, Tybee Island, GA
Gale had a zest for life. She was a very special woman. joanne
- joanne portman, , GA
Our prayers are with you Chatham ,your Mom was a special Lady and she will always be remembered.
- keith & teresa moore, savannah, GA
Our condolences to Gale's family. Gale was a very special woman and will be missed by many. Gale could light up a room with her smile. Love, Linda & Scott
- Linda McCormack, Savannah, GA
Gail will be missed.... So sorry for our loss
- Elissa Greene, Savannah, GA
Dave, Chatham, and all of Gale's family. I have so many fond memories of Gale - her friendship, her beauty, her smile, her charm, her fabulous cooking, her funny stories, and her generosity of spirit. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers every day. God Bless You.
- Vicki Cronk, Savannah, GA
As often happens I so wish I had spent more time with Gale because she was so interesting and fun. I am thinking of all of you and praying for peace for each of you. Love, Joan Wade
- Joan Wade, Savannah, GA
your smile and Happy energy will never be forgotten..
- chuck nichols, san francisco, CA
I will always remember you for your enthusiasm and kindness.
- Karl Sunnen, San Leandro, CA
Chatham & family, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. She will be missed by so many. Cherish your memories and know that she loved you so much.
- Charmaine Horne, Savannah, GA
To Dave, Chatham, and all the family: As I am living now in Florida I won't be there for the service, but I send you all loving thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
- OKay Jackson, Deltona, FL
GALE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED..SHE ENJOYED HER LIFE TO THE FULLEST
- JOE BERRY, SAVANNAH, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Gale's family. I am sorry for your loss. I pray you all find comfort in knowing Gale is at peace now. Mary Nichols
- Mary Nicols, Savannah, GA
Although I only knew Gale for a short time,we met at Low Country CC she has left a lasting impression on me and I will miss her. My condolences to your family.
- Regina Herzog, Savannah, GA
Dave, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gale's unique personality and zest for life will be missed. Love, The Blaine Family
- Aaron Blaine, Pooler, GA
Gale's joyful spirit was a blessing. My love and sympathies to the family.
- Lisa Callahan, Tybee Island, GA
Gale had a zest for life. She was a very special woman. joanne
- joanne portman, , GA
Our prayers are with you Chatham ,your Mom was a special Lady and she will always be remembered.
- keith & teresa moore, savannah, GA
Our condolences to Gale's family. Gale was a very special woman and will be missed by many. Gale could light up a room with her smile. Love, Linda & Scott
- Linda McCormack, Savannah, GA
Gail will be missed.... So sorry for our loss
- Elissa Greene, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
