Gayle has led the music ministry of Union Cross Baptist since 1989.
She is a retired teacher from Winston-Salem Forsyth County schools, spending the majority of her career at Walkertown Elementary. Gayle has a son, Russell, and daughter in law, Amy; and a daughter, Angela, and son-in-law, Nate. She loves sports and is an avid UNC fan. Gayle also enjoys reading, growing flowers, and shagging