Leroy and family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I can't remember a time when your family wasn't a part of our lives. I will keep you in my prayers.
Monday, February 10, 2014

Love you Gail! You were a wonderful lady to be friends with and to work with. Thank you for giving me the opportunities you did. I'll miss you and wish I would have got to say goodbye.
Friday, February 7, 2014

My journey of lifelong friendship and sisterhood with Gail Beagle began in 1983 when she and the late Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez gave me the honor and privilege of working on a legal internship on the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development chaired by Rep. Gonzalez. The committee staff position and the opportunity to work with Gail and the Honorable Henry B. profoundly transformed the direction of my life for the better to whom I am forever grateful. Since we met Gail graciously loved and shared her life with me and my daughter Lydia Marisol (21 years) both in Washington D.C. and upon her retirement to San Antonio. We have a lifetime of fond memories together. Gail touched countless lives during her 78 years. I am forever grateful that my daughter and I are among the luckiest people in the world to have known and enjoyed Gail’s loving, joyous, and loyal friendship. Gail was our family too! We join Gail’s family and circle of friends in celebrating her astonishing life of public service to God and country and a life well-lived. Gail belongs in a Texas Hall of Fame for great Americans and unsung heroes. I hear her laughter now and see her sweet smile of satisfaction on political battles hard-fought and victories won. Gail lived life vibrantly and took great pride in the diverse Texas culture. I salute Gail’s tireless efforts and dedication over the years to securing the Henry B. Gonzalez Foundation for Inspiring Public Service. I fondly recall Gail and my 80-plus Tia Veva and I thoroughly enjoying the wonderful play about our late beloved Texas governor “Ann Richards.” Gail could talk to anyone, anytime, about anything and leave you feeling and believing you were the most incredible person doing wonderful things for your family, community, state and nation. Gail guided, empowered, created, appreciated and motivated or looked for the best in everyone around her. Lydia and I enjoyed staying at Camp Beagle with Gail over the years when we visited from Sacramento, California. Gail loved parties of all kinds and even convinced me to celebrate my 50th birthday at her lovely home with friends and family. We shall always miss Gail dearly and wished she could have finished the historical books she so much strived and desired to complete. Gail’s generous loving spirit shines brightly in us all as we live on remembering our beautiful, extraordinary, accomplished Gail and the intangible life’s gifts she so unselfishly shared with those who knew her. In deepest sympathy, Isabelle Garcia, Sacramento, CA
Wednesday, February 5, 2014

On behalf of my mother, Martha Powell (Gail's cousin), my sister, Tracye and my brother, Chuck, we pray God's comfort for Gail's family!

Her life leaves all of us with memories of a life very well-lived!
Friday, January 31, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with all the family and friends.
Gail was a great asset to the community. She made the world a better place. I true public servant and civil rights fighter. I was blessed to know Gail.
Friday, January 31, 2014