Gale Marie Roth, 75, Michigantown, IN, passed away at 10:25 am Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. She was born February 4, 1948 in Kokomo, the daughter of the late Donald and Mary Ellen (Downey) Lamberson.
Gale was a 1966 graduate of Clinton Central High School. She graduated from Indiana University earning her Bachelor’s degree. She retired from Thresholds after 40 years of service as a social worker. Gale was an avid I.U. basketball fan, coca-cola drinker, and Stephen King fan. Her fanatics for reading originated by Gale becoming a descriptive and insightful writer. She enjoyed traveling, music, dancing, gardening, and spending time on the family farm. Those who knew her best knew she was a great mother, sister, friend, and cat mom to Flower Blossom.
Gale is survived by her daughter, Lauren (Christian Allen) Roth; sister, Linda Lamberson; niece, Kristen Voyvodich; nephew, Kevin (Riikka Morrill) Voyvodich; great-nephew, Elias Voyvodich; great-niece, Leena Voyvodich; along with several cousins.
Gale was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends may visit with the family from 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the family to establish a scholarship through the I.U. Foundation for students going into social work, in care of Stout & Son Funeral Home. Gifts may be given online by clicking the donation tab at the top of Gale’s obituary page. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.