Gayle Anne Cogdell Kimlin Clinton Corners 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.