Gayle Cardon Obituary

A memorial service will be held at a later date.
OBITUARY
On July 3, 2025 at 4:40 am, Gayle Jones Cardon passed away in Social Circle, Georgia. Tragically, Gayle succumbed to an aggressive cancer that took her quickly and far too soon. She spent her last days under the inspiring care of Abbey Hospice surrounded by her family up through her merciful and dignified departure from this world. She is survived by her adoring husband of 51 years, Ed Cardon who was her steadfast partner in life, her sister Leslie, her sons, Michael Cardon and Paul Cardon, her daughters in law Holli Hoffman Cardon and Jessica Elliott Cardon and her grandsons, Jack, Justin and James.
Gayle was born in Monroe, Georgia on December 11, 1947. She was the epitome of a southern lady, dedicated to her family and faith. She was also an accomplished student that graduated from Georgia Tech University where she later became an architect in Atlanta. This is when she met the love of her life, Ed Cardon, and embarked on a 51-year marriage of love and dedication through thick and thin, good times and bad. She was also a doting mother that loved her sons, daughters in law and grandbabies more than anything in this world.
To know Gayle's love was to feel like the center of the universe. It was feeling like you could conquer the world, accomplish anything, and on those occasions where you fell short or faced life's challenges or disappointments, she was always there with a hug so hard you felt like your neck may bruise. It was biscuits and gravy, country fried steak, shepherds pie and sweet tea. It was watching Murder She Wrote, Matlock, Golden Girls and Little House on the Prairie or the made for TV disaster film that she could barely get through due to her sons' constant joking and teasing of the show as its own unwanted commentary. It was getting sung "Happy Birthday" with Ed on your birthdays even though she didn't feel like she could carry a tune. Her love was undeniable, and its light could carry you through any dark times.
Although, she has joined those in her family that have been called home before her, and even though we feel the pain of her loss today and into the future, we will carry Gayle with us wherever we go. It is saying "yes sir" and "yes ma'am" and holding the door and offering help and support to those in need as a southern mom always taught her kids. It is listening to Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Anne Murray. It is making shepherd's pie and biscuits and gravy and making sure on New Year's Day the entire family ate black eyed peas for luck and greens for fortune. Which is all to say that she is imprinted on our hearts. Yes, our family grieves mightily today, but our grief is our tribute to this great woman.
To quote Dolly Parton, one of her favorite artists:
"If you hadn't been there, where would I be? Without your trust, love, and belief. The ups and downs we've always shared Holding my hand, showing you care. You made me dream more than I dared and I wouldn't be here if you hadn't been there "
Rest easy Gayle
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Gayle's honor to the American Cancer Society or to Abbey Hospice in Social Circle Georgia.