Gail Anne Satterfield

Gail Anne Satterfield, a retired nurse, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, MD from complications due to lymphoma at the age of 73. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, wife, aunt, and cousin. She was born in Hagerstown, MD to her parents, Miriam and William Wintersteen who preceded her in death. She is survived by many family members who loved her dearly, some have requested not to be named online. To avoid any potential concerns the names of her family members will remain anonymous at this time.

Gail had an appreciation of nature and enjoyed gardening for many years. She found joy in tending to and arranging flowers, enjoying their beauty and fragrance. She loved spending time at her family’s farm, a historic converted stone grist mill over 200 years old, affectionately called the Mill. The Mill is where her grandparents then later her parents resided in their retirement, and where her father and his sister had been raised. The serenity of the Mill provided cherished family memories. Her family enjoyed their time together and often enjoyed a respite in the creek, playing games like Pictionary, cooking and enjoying meals together, and spending time in nature. 

She had an eye for beauty and was skilled at creating beautiful corners, tablescapes, and magical holidays. She made Christmases and birthdays magical, coming up with fun themes and whimsical touches… and often staying awake into the wee hours of the morning to make such holiday magic happen. She loved browsing shops and delighted in finding special pieces. Bookshops and libraries were places where she could get lost for hours, eventually leaving with a stack of books in her arms and delight on her face. She often received compliments on her beautiful smile and youthful skin.

An incredible nurse, Gail was a gifted healer. Organized and dedicated, she often stayed late after her patients were tended to leaving the next shift and doctors’ thorough notation in her patients’ medical charts. Intuitive, she innately knew what people needed. A compassionate heart and soul, she went above and beyond to comfort and heal her patients, and many family members. Calm, slow to anger, she never rushed. Humble and quiet, she never boasted. Blessed were the souls who experienced her touch. She was selfless and generous with her love, time, and spirit. Whether while nursing, mothering, or serving as her mother’s helper, she gave continuously and loved deeply. Her love was like a warm blanket on a chilly day. It wrapped around you gently and was often taken for granted. Thinking of her kind, loving spirit makes those who knew her smile. Memories of her love are a treasure.

Her loss is deeply felt. It ripples through our family and our hearts. Gail was our matriarch. Her loving, gentle hand which guided us will be greatly missed. She was a strong woman who always put others before herself. She was an avid reader throughout her life. In her youth, she also enjoyed dancing, swimming, and playing. Gail loved the beach. She lit up sharing fond memories of her childhood playing with her siblings, and cherished their family beach vacations along the East Coast with her siblings and parents. Later in life, she found a little island gem called Sanibel Island off the west coast of Florida which she absolutely fell in love with and quickly mastered the “Sanibel Stoop” shell collecting. 

Arrangements are in progress to hold an ash-releasing ceremony in the waters off of Sanibel. A gathering may also be held in PA for anyone unable to travel to Sanibel, those arrangements will be provided as information becomes available. Instead of flowers or other items, if you'd like to do something in her memory feel free to make a contribution, in her name, to Lymphoma research. It is not requested, just a suggestion if should you feel like you'd like to do so in her memory.