Gail Lynn Brickley, 66, of Bluffton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital surrounded by the comfort of her family.  She passed away after a very short fight with multiple diagnoses of cancer.  Through her steadfast faith, the family is comforted in knowing she was welcomed peacefully into Heaven.

Gail was born in Bluffton on December 6, 1958.  She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Weldon Collier and Lucille (Larry) Gerber.  She married Joe L. Brickley in Bluffton on December 11, 1977; he survives.

Gail attended Lancaster schools throughout her childhood and worked as a CNA for several local nursing homes for many years.

In addition to her husband, Gail is survived by two sisters, Joyce Eisenhut and Patty Wade; two sons, Cory (Missy) Brickley and Shay (Candy) Brickley; three daughters, Brandi Bywater, Shauna Brickley, and Chyanna McAfee; her grandchildren, Branda Creager, Devon Castano, Macy Bywater, Tyrese DeHoff, Teagan McAfee, Taylyn McAfee, Gracelyn Davis, Arizona Parker, Lizzie Parker, Truby Parker, Jacob (Tonya) Parker, Zachary Scott, Joseph Brickley, Loki Brickley, and Zoey Brickley; and great-grandchildren, Carter Creager, Carsyn Creager, Cainen Creager, Asher Castano, Candy Parker and Carolyn Parker.

Aside from her parents, Gail was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Collier, and sister, Carolyn "Jean" McAfee.

Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2025, from 1:00 until 5:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, followed immediately by a funeral service at 5:00 PM.  Barry Crosbie will officiate.  Private family burial will be held at a later date at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the outreach ministry Christmas Behind Bars, PO Box 474, Bluffton, IN 46714.