Gail Gregory Landry of Batesburg, SC, was called home unexpectedly Thursday, October 9, 2025, a month shy of her 70th birthday. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and kindness.
Born November 14, 1955, in Brunswick, she lived a life marked by family, humor, faith and joy in life’s simple blessings. She had a kind and tender heart, loving people and animals — all creatures great and small — without condition or hesitation.
She shared 47 beautiful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Alan “Al” Landry. Together, they built a life grounded in unwavering love and commitment, setting a lasting example of what true partnership means for their children and grandchildren. She and Al spent treasured years in Charleston before laying down roots in Batesburg, yet Gail’s heart always remained tied to “The Farm” in the Lake Chapel community of Appling County, where her family often gathered.
Her greatest joy in life was being a grandmother and great-grandmother — a role she cherished even more than being a mother, if such a thing were possible. She poured her heart into her family, finding happiness in every shared smile, story and hug.
She believed in the beauty of traditional values and the power of simple kindness. Her handwritten cards and thoughtful notes were small treasures that brought comfort and joy to everyone blessed enough to receive them.
She was funny and quick-witted, always ready for a good joke and a hearty laugh. She found joy in the little things — a quiet cup of coffee, a game of Scrabble or baking something sweet to share. Her peanut brittle was legendary and her hugs were even better.
She cherished every handmade gift and lit up with delight when her loved ones offered her something from the heart — whether it was a homemade sweet treat, a piece of art, or a song sung just for her. She proudly shared these treasures with everyone, beaming with pride and joy for the love they represented.
Survivors include her loving husband, Al Landry; her beloved boys, Brandon Landry (Susie) and Shane Landry; her treasured grandchildren Caitie Landry (DeMarcus Perry), Maggie and James Landry and their mother Heidi Landry; she was also blessed with bonus grands Brittiny Roberson (Nick) and Heather (Allen) Riley; her adored great-grandchild Xayleigh Perry and bonus great-grands Mia, Buddy, and Eli Roberson and Derrick, Zack, Lucas and Jaxon Riley; her siblings Greg (Jeannie) Gregory, Hal (Sherri) Gregory and her little sister and best friend, Donna Gregory Bennett; her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Ken (Candi) Landry, Sue (Mark) Guidotti, Rick Landry (Pauline Roth), Mark (Lisa) Landry, Steve (Diane) Landry, Paul (Vicki) Landry and Brian Landry; her loving aunt, Nona Olliff Stephens; cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, special cousins, friends and numerous “kiddos” that she adored.
She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Gloria Olliff Gregory and her in-laws, Alfred and Marguerite Landry.
Though her family grieves deeply, they find comfort in knowing that her beautiful spirit lives on through the compassion she so greatly showed others. Her laughter, kindness and unwavering love will forever echo in their hearts.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Long Branch Community Center in Appling County with Elder Jason Deal officiating.
An additional celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, from the Christ Community Church, 144 E Columbia Avenue, Batesburg, SC 29006.
Attendants at both services are asked to please wear something purple in her honor.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages gestures that honor Gail’s spirit: write a note to someone you love, create a homemade gift for someone you care about, make a donation to a charity close to your heart, or support a local animal shelter in her memory. In doing so, you continue the kindness, generosity and love that Gail shared so freely with everyone around her.
An online registry is available at barrprice.com
Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic Batesburg-Leesville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
