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Gayle Mae Smith was born on September 2, 1943 in Glendale, CA to Mary Louise and Bill Smith. She was predeceased by her parents and older sister, Nina Kathryn Johnson. She grew up in Glendale where she began taking cello lessons at a young age. By the age of 14 she went to Puerto Rico for private lessons with legendary cellist Pablo Casals. She later studied with Gregor Piatigorsky at the University of Southern California's …

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Although delayed, I always remember a first time meeting Gayle Smith and at our beloved ISOMATA, aka, Idyllwild Arts Fo…
Although delayed, I always remember a first time meeting Gayle Smith and at our beloved ISOMATA, ak…
Although delayed, I always remember a first time meeting Gayle S…
Knowing Gayle Smith for decades first meeting in Idyllwild at Summer Music Camp and hearing her play Cello so wonderful…
Knowing Gayle Smith for decades first meeting in Idyllwild at Summer Music Camp and hearing her pla…
Knowing Gayle Smith for decades first meeting in Idyllwild at Su…

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Born

September 2nd, 1943
Glendale, CA
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Passed away

June 9th, 2024
Victorville, CA

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Cause of death

Alzheimer's

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Inglewood Park Cemetery

720 East Florence Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301
Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary
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