Linda Gayle Forrester, 78, of Somerville, AL, beloved wife and devoted mother & grandmother & great-grandmother, departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her residence.  Gayle was born on August 17, 1942, in Herndon, Virginia and devoted her life to raising her children in Leesburg, VA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland & Frances Dean; husband, Richard and her sister, Donna Wines.  She is survived by her sons, Blair Forrester (Ronda) & Steve Forrester; daughter, Robin Forrester (James Eaton); and her six grandchildren: Sean, Marc (Branden), Joshua, Savannah, and Harley; great-grandchild, Cameryn.  She is also survived by her brothers, Allen Dean (Charlotte) & Mike Dean (Ginger), and many nieces & nephews.

Gayle loved children which was a large part of why she provided daycare after the death of her husband and was active teaching children in Sunday School.  She enjoyed her family and grandchildren & great-grandchild, baking, Hallmark movies, and time with the Loudoun County Majorette Corp.

Family will receive friends on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10:00 am at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 followed by a service at 11:00 am.  Interment will follow at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, VA.

In lieu of sending flowers, memorial contributions may be made out to Steve Forrester in care of Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg to assist the family with ongoing expenses.