Remembered for her devotion to family and her love for all animals
December 26, 1938 — January 10, 2026
Linda Gayle Coarsey Ennis, lifelong resident of Jacksonville and its Westside, died on Jan. 10, 2026 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by her parents Elliot Boyd Coarsey Sr. and Lorena Janice Coarsey, brother Elliot Boyd Coarsey Jr., husband of 64 years Emory Clark “Buddy” Ennis, and son-in-law Larry Vernon Sablich. She is survived by her children Emory Clark “Bunky” Ennis, Jr. (Debbie) Cheryl Lynn Sablich, Janice Lorraine Reid, and Melanie Lauren DePasquale (Jay), seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister Jan Jo King, sister -in-law Marsha Coarsey, a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors and a few cats.
Gayle loved her westside home and family, baking, Atlantic Beach, music, caring for neighbors in need, walking and her pets – of which there were many and varied. She was a sought-after Weight Watchers Leader for many years. Gayle was also a faithful donor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday March 7th at 11:00 a.m., with a reception at the church immediately following. The address is 4758 Shelby Ave. Jacksonville, FL. 32210. Because of her undeniable love for all animals, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Jacksonville Humane Society jaxhumane.org and Springfield Kitty Cat Shack Rescue sprkittycatshack.org are respectfully requested.