Gayle (Couch) McGlothlin, 84, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she moved to Kingsport at a young age. There, she met and married Phil McGlothlin, the love of her life. Together, they formed half of the renowned McGlothlin Quartet, alongside her brother-in-law, Kit McGlothlin, and Bob McGlothlin. The quartet, established in 1960, enjoyed a remarkable fifty-year ministry, concluding their service in 2010.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years, Phil McGlothlin; her second husband, Reverend Olen Cassell; her brother, David Couch; and her sister, Doris Edwards.
Gayle is survived by her son, Greg McGlothlin and his wife Edie; her daughter, Gena Martin and her husband Joe; her grandson, Gaines McGlothlin; her stepchildren, Steve Cassell, Gail Hutchins, Kim McCann, and Joe Cassell; and a large network of friends and extended family.
A private graveside service will be held at Walnut Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor David Salley officiating. Pallbearers will be David Couch, Jon Couch, Jason Couch, Derrick McGlothlin, Mark McGlothlin, and Gaines McGlothlin. Honorary pallbearers include Kit McGlothlin, Bob McGlothlin, Wayne Duncan, and Wayne Bledsoe.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Higher Ground Family Life Center. Condolences may be offered online at www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is entrusted with the arrangements for the McGlothlin family.