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In Memoriam: Gail Goodell Folsom
Gail Goodell Folsom
1923 - 2010
Born May 24, 1923 in Allen, Nebraska to Harry and Belle (Wheeler) Warner. Beloved wife, mother, artist, community volunteer, and longtime member of NALS . . . the association for legal professionals, and affiliated chapters.
Gail devoted herself to her family, her church, and her community, while also serving as a member of the workforce. Gail worked first as a deputy clerk in the Yavapai County Treasurer’s Office, and as a secretary at the Methodist Church. She went on to become a receptionist and legal secretary at a Prescott law firm, and retired in 1981 after more than 13 years of employment.
Gail received numerous honors during her time in Prescott. In 1978 she was named Yavapai County Legal Secretary of the Year. She also received the Salvation Army William Booth Award for Outstanding Advisory Board Service in 2001, and in 2009 she earned the Membership Emeritus Award for 21 years of service with the Salvation Army.
Gail was involved with Soroptomist International, Republican Women of Prescott, and the Prescott Fine Arts Association. In addition, she served as Salvation Army Chaplain, and as choir director for the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and the Prescott Community Church. She was as well a talented pianist and vocalist, and performed in many local venues.
Gail was a dedicated NALS member for more than thirty years. She traveled the state to help promote NALS, and participated in its many educational conferences and other events. Kindhearted and truly passionate, Gail was admired and loved by all who knew her. She will always be remembered.
After Gail's passing in 2010, NALS of Arizona and chapters throughout the state honored Gail's memory and service to the NALS community by making a donation to the NALS Foundation in her honor. A memorial tile bearing Gail's name is now on exhibition in the NALS Resource Center located in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Additionally, NALS of Arizona's 2010-2011 board voted to change the name of its annual scholarship award to the "Gail Goodell Folsom Memorial Scholarship". To apply for the scholarship, click here.
Gail devoted herself to her family, her church, and her community, while also serving as a member of the workforce. Gail worked first as a deputy clerk in the Yavapai County Treasurer’s Office, and as a secretary at the Methodist Church. She went on to become a receptionist and legal secretary at a Prescott law firm, and retired in 1981 after more than 13 years of employment.
Gail received numerous honors during her time in Prescott. In 1978 she was named Yavapai County Legal Secretary of the Year. She also received the Salvation Army William Booth Award for Outstanding Advisory Board Service in 2001, and in 2009 she earned the Membership Emeritus Award for 21 years of service with the Salvation Army.
Gail was involved with Soroptomist International, Republican Women of Prescott, and the Prescott Fine Arts Association. In addition, she served as Salvation Army Chaplain, and as choir director for the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and the Prescott Community Church. She was as well a talented pianist and vocalist, and performed in many local venues.
Gail was a dedicated NALS member for more than thirty years. She traveled the state to help promote NALS, and participated in its many educational conferences and other events. Kindhearted and truly passionate, Gail was admired and loved by all who knew her. She will always be remembered.
After Gail's passing in 2010, NALS of Arizona and chapters throughout the state honored Gail's memory and service to the NALS community by making a donation to the NALS Foundation in her honor. A memorial tile bearing Gail's name is now on exhibition in the NALS Resource Center located in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Additionally, NALS of Arizona's 2010-2011 board voted to change the name of its annual scholarship award to the "Gail Goodell Folsom Memorial Scholarship". To apply for the scholarship, click here.
