KLUCZNY, Gaynelle Kay, “Gaye” (Thomas), age 81, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. Gaye grew up in Albuquerque, NM with her twin sister Raye surrounded by close friends and family.

She was a natural athlete who grew up skiing and loved to bowl and golf. Gaye was a true friend who made life-long friends wherever she lived.

She was preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Nadine Thomas, and older brothers, Eugene and Jack. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Raymond  “Mick”; sister Diane “Raye” Harrison; son Tyler Kluczny and wife Erin Moriarty; daughter Kacey Whitworth and husband Martin; granddaughters Hannah Kluczny and Gabrielle Whitworth and grandson Evan Whitworth, as well as nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life is planned.  The family would like to express our thanks to SSM Hospice and Garden View Care Center for their wonderful help and care.

**If desired, friends may make contributions to the Knight ADRC Memory and Aging Project at Washington University, where Gaye participated in Alzheimer’s research, including the donation of her brain to further their scientific studies.**