Memorial donations may be made to Barnes Jewish Hospice. M. Gayle Blades of Dunnellon, Florida died in St. Peters Missouri November 23, 2001. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 13, 1946, to Leonard E. and Marjorie E. Foster of St. Peters, Missouri. She was a co-owner of a fabric business in Belleview, Florida and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Blades is survived by her dear husband, Raymond W. Blades of Dunnellon, Florida; one son, James T. Blades of Tampa, Florida; two brothers, L. Dean Foster (Judy) of Chesterfield, Missouri and Donald R. Foster (Diana) of St. Peters, Missouri.