Mrs. Ophelia Gayler, age 92, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Gayler was born February 9, 1924, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late James W. and Lily Maud Long Watkins.  She loved to travel and was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Georgia Rug Mill.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm E. Gayler.

Mrs. Gayler is survived by her son, Tony Gayler; brothers, James Watkins and Fred Watkins; granddaughter, Belle (Link) Baker; and great-grandsons, Brewer Baker and Lawson Baker.

Memorial services for Mrs. Gayler will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, February 4, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Wright officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Ophelia Gayler who died on Wednesday.