Gayle Waldrum

Gayle Waldrum was born in Abilene, Texas on November 28, 1942. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2026, in Arlington, Texas surrounded by her husband Jim Waldrum and her youngest son Scott Waldrum.

Gayle was preceded in death by her father Guy Griffin, who lost his life defending our country in World War II on January 4th, 1944; her parents Wanda Giles and her step- father and fellow soldier to her father, Guy, Max Giles; her father and mother-in-law Odus and Roma Waldrum; and also her beloved grandparents Tip and Faye Russell.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jim Waldrum; her sister Cynthia Waldrum and husband Wayne; her brother Tip Giles and wife Joy; and her sister Angela Rice and husband Joe.

Gayle had two sons that brought her so much love, pride, and joy. Her oldest son Greg Waldrum and wife Brissy. Mimi and Papa loved visiting Abilene to see all the grandkids and great grandkids whenever they could. Her youngest son, Scott Waldrum, lives in Arlington, and has always been there to support her when she needed it and loved her very much.

The true joy of her life was being Mimi to Justin and his wife Katelin, Cody and his wife Jessica, and Stetson. Her love and joy was only made bigger when she became a great-mother to Justin's sons Dash and Rush and Cody's daughter Celissa and his son Bently.

For 22 years, Gayle faithfully served at the Arlington YMCA working closely with adults with special needs. She made lifelong friends and met many Texas Ranger baseball players while there.

Gayle and Jim's biggest hobby was getting out every day to visit different resale shops. Gayle loved playing games with friends and also playing Bingo with her mom in her younger years. Jim and Gayle, like most Texans, loved trying their luck with lottery and scratch off tickets.

Nona Gayle Waldrum was dearly loved by many and will be hugely missed. She will continue to live in our hearts forever through her family and all who loved her.