Gayle Anne Kimlin, 85, a resident of Dutchess County for almost 60 years, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was the wife of the late Edward N. Kimlin, whom she married in September 1969. Born in Greeneville, TN on January 22, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Sara Camlin Cogdell and The Rev. Joseph P. Cogdell. When Gayle was a child, her family moved to Washington County, NY where her father, a Presbyterian minister, became pastor of United Presbyterian Church, East Greenwich, NY. She graduated from local primary schools in New York, including Washington Salem Academy, and earned a bachelor's degree from Muskingum University in New Concord, OH. After graduating from college, Gayle was employed as a Social Worker in the Dutchess County Unit at Hudson River State Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. Upon retirement, she devoted her time to community and church service. Gayle was a strong advocate for animals, working for causes that promoted their welfare. She was a champion of rescue dogs and cats everywhere, and over the years, many of them found their way into her heart and home. Gayle was a longtime member of Pleasant Plains Presbyterian Church, where she served as organist and choir director, then as a member of the choir and handbell choir for many years. She was a founder of the weekly Prayer Group, which continues as a ministry of the church today. Gayle was an avid reader, and had an amazing knowledge of trivia, a wry wit, and a love for all things musical. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife and friend. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Jean F. Cogdell of New York, and a brother, Jerome R. Cogdell of South Carolina. She is survived by her extended family and friends, including Cecilia H. Cogdell of South Carolina, Michel P. Haggerty (Suzanne) of New York, Roxanne M. Haggerty of New York, and in-laws, nephews, and cousins. The family continues to be so appreciative of her caregiver at home, Svetlana Koberidze, and her kind, compassionate and exceptional care. They wish to thank her and the staff at TLC Support Services, Vision Home Care Services, and Hudson Valley Hospice managers and caregivers for their excellent care in her final days, and longtime friends, Richard Morse, The Rev. Luanne Panarotti, Robert Renbeck, and Karen Summerlin of New York for their care and support of Gayle and the family. There will be a graveside service at 11 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Pleasant Plains Rural Cemetery, Fiddlers Bridge Road, Staatsburg NY, 12580, with the Rev. Luanne Panarotti and the Rev. Gail Burger presiding; out of concern for the community, you are asked to please wear a mask. A memorial service will be held at the church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Pleasant Plains Presbyterian Church (2 Fiddlers Bridge Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580), Dutchess County SPCA (636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538), or to a charity of one's choosing. To send an online condolence or for directions please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com