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Ann Arbor, MI formerly of Chelsea, age 70, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at her home in Ann Arbor. She was born August 22, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Richard P. & Alice L. (Jenks) Manning.

Gail earned her nursing license from Mercy School of Nursing of Detroit.  She worked for 40 years as a nurse at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Mercywood and Hillside Terrace.

Survivors include her mother, Alice; a son, Byron (Marianne) Pratt of Stockbridge; a daughter, Denise (Christopher) Rednour of Ann Arbor; a sister, Rita (Robert) Yates of Ann Arbor; three grandchildren, Bailey, Isaac and Isabella Pratt; and four nieces and nephews. Gail was preceded in death by her father.

A funeral service was held Friday, May 2, 11 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. The family greeedt friends at the church from 10-11 am.  Burial will be at a later date at Woodland Cemetery in Jackson, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice or the Chelsea Hospital Infusion Center.  Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel.

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