Gail Hiatt

Gail, looking through these pictures of you is bittersweet. It makes me happy for the life you lived, and sad that it ended too soon. Although we met later in our lives, the impact you had on my life is enormous. I am lucky to have known you and it breaks my heart to know you are gone. The unconditional love and support you showed to your family and friends were amazing and changed the lives of everyone who knew you. I know the loss is huge for us all, but I cannot fathom the enormity of what your daughters, husband and other close family are feeling right now. I know just how important you were to your entire family and my heart goes out to all of them.

You are one of the most kind, and thoughtful people I have had the privilege of knowing. You would help family, friends or strangers. It didn't matter. In fact, you are such an incredible person that you would respond to a random guy asking for help in the middle of the night after finding your number online. I know that because that would be exactly how we met. I honestly can never thank you enough, not only for your help but mostly for our unexpected friendship.

Your love for your family brought us together. I saw the sacrifice and dedication you put into supporting your family. It left a lasting impact on my life that I will never forget. Your true gift was seeing the good in people, when most of the world wants to focus on the bad. You never gave up on your family, no matter the odds. You always believed good would prevail, because you believed so much in them. I honestly believe your unconditional love and unwavering support saved a life. You were the rock when nobody else was there and most everyone else had given up. I wish I could have told you these things when I had the chance, Gail. I can't tell you how much you will be missed by the people who loved you. You were a true friend to me and as we grow older true friends become harder to find.

Meeting you and your family is one of the best things to happen to me. I hope you know you played a central role in one of the most pivotal times of my life. I can't thank you enough, I will always remember you as a hero who would do anything for her family. I hope you knew how much you were appreciated. You will never be forgotten by so many. We are all lucky to have known you and had you in our lives. My birthdays will feel a little emptier knowing I won't wake up to your birthday greeting. That was the thing about you. Everyone could count on you. Always. For anything.

We were brought into one another's lives for a reason and I am grateful for the time I had to know you. It is beyond hard to say goodbye, but I will miss you, Gail. Rest in peace, my friend.

Gail was one of the 1st people I met, when we moved to Wheatland. She was the sweetest, kindest, most loving lady. Immediatly, we were friends. I have missed her, sense she left Hickamo, and so happy that I know I will see her again.

My mom was one of the strongest women around. The amount of pain and suffering she had to deal with in her life would be enough to break the average person, but not her. She still showed up for everyone around her with a smile on her face. She was a beautiful soul and certainly one of a kind. I don’t know how to go on without her. Life will never be the same. Mom - thank you for being such a strong and beautiful woman for us to look up to. If I can be half the woman you are, I will be happy. I will forever love and miss you.

I first met Gail when the TNT store opened. Being a friend of the owner and just wanting to fit in with the girls, I said something so off the wall, it took them all back. I looked at Gail and winked and she put the heartiest laugh!! She you and I are going to get along great!! And we did. I got to know the whole family while I was there. When we moved to KC, I would often stop by the other store just to see Gail and get my hug. She was absolutely a joy. It's said that when someone passes away, if you have nothing but good memories, that is a blessed relationship. I was blessed to have Gail as a friend and I hurt for the entire family.

Oh, i had no idea that you have left us and as i read this my heart breaks. You were the kindest person I've ever met. Always thinking of others. I will miss you my friend!

Gail… you will be forever missed! I will miss our Thursday girl day, the laughter, the long talks and our friendship. Till we see each other again someday💕

Always a smile, always a hello, always a catch up conversation. A kiss on the cheek and hug before we said goodbye! Thank you for great memories when windy and I were kids and thank you for always being so kind and loving! You will be so missed! Love you!

Gail and her mom used to cut my boys hair back in Higginsville probably 30 years ago....they were always good with them and Gail and I remained friends mainly on FB but she was a great person! May God wrap his loving arms around your family during this most difficult time......

My preciou sister my other half my confidant my friend the holder of my secrets I will miss you my heart aches you have been a guiding light to so many I will cherish our memories until my last breath I love you infinitely❤

I was a nurse visiting 3 special needs women when I met Gail. She was a gem! So loving and kind to all of the women. She was also so helpful to me during my daughter’s illness. I’m so sorry for such a loss to the Hiatt Family.