Rose Gaynell “Gail” Cooley Partain, 80 of Anderson SC, passed away on Tuesday, January
21, 2025 at her residence.
Born on September 15, 1944 in Anderson, SC she was the daughter of the late Johnny Lee
and Lillie Ruth Pruitt Cooley.
She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Alford Partain, her siblings, Linda Ruth
Cooley and Larry “Bo” Cooley.
Gail was a beloved mother and nanny and family was very important to her. There’s nothing
she wouldn’t have done for them. Gail had a loving heart and never met a stranger. She
loved the lord, she read her Bible every day and watched preaching on T.V. She was a
praying woman and believed wholeheartedly in prayer. She was a member of Mt Bethel
Baptist Church.
Gail worked at Monsanto where she met her husband, she also worked at Iva Manufacturing
for many years. She later went to work at Flowers Bakery on Pearman Dairy road in
Anderson until she retired to care for her mother.
She is survived by her daughter Robin Partain Gymer (David Owens), one grandson she
loved with all her heart, Samuel Holland, two stepsons, Marshall Partain (Tania) of Panama
City, FL, Brian Partain, one step grandson, Jonathon Partain ( Leah) and her special little
dog Honey Pot.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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