Gayle M. Burger Obituary (1955 - 2018)

Gayle M. Burger, age 62 of Hickok Road in Corning, NY, would like you to know that her work here is done. On Saturday, August 11, 2018, while at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY, she received a call from heaven, with an offer she couldn't refuse. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus which includes eternal life and a reunion with family and friends that she has not seen in a long time. Gayle's story started on December 11, 1955 when she was born to Chet and Phyllis (Hickok) Andrews in Corning. She graduated from Corning East High School in 1974. Most recently she worked at Minier's Grocery Store in Big Flats as their "Cookie Lady." Gayle enjoyed her church family and was a Charter Member of the Quackenbush Hill Baptist Church in Corning. She was a wonderful woman, who was always thankful, always worked hard and will forever be cherished. Loved ones that will miss Gayle until they meet again are her daughters: Lori (Jeremy Lewis) Cornell of Big Flats and Amy Burger of Corning; husband, Earl of Corning; sister and brothers, Regina (Wilbur) Decker of Tampa, FL, Thomas Andrews, David (Susan) Andrews, and John (Char) Andrews all of Corning. Loved ones that cleared the path to heaven for Gayle are her parents, her brother, Joseph Andrews and family friend, Mark Webb. Gayle's 3 grandchildren, Lena, Jaxon and Logan, were her heart and joy and knew her as "Mimi." Time spent with Mimi was always special with singing, coloring, reading, cooking and going for walks. There is no denying that these 3 little people were the ones she loved the most. And so the story goes on until we see Gayle, our Mom and our Mimi again. We love you and miss you. Calling hours will be held 2-4pm on Saturday, September 1, 2018, with Celebration of Life to follow at 4pm at the Quackenbush Hill Baptist Church, 4371 College Avenue, Corning, with Rev. Dan Barner officiating. Gayle's family entrusted her care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.