Mary "Gail" Vance (Hill) was born 4/24/1947 in Louisville, Ky and passed away peacefully at home per her wishes on Friday, 5/16/25.

She was a graduate of Seneca High School and married the love of her life, Jody Mac Vance on 2/16/1968. They had 2 children, Dana and Deana.

Gail attended Calvary Church Of The Nazarene in Fern Creek and was a Children's Church Teacher.  She was a retired Jefferson County School Bus Driver  - known to many, many children throughout her career as "Ms. Gail".

Gail, aka "Granny", Loved and took care of her family . She was the "Best Cook", loved her family vacations, going to the casino, and out to eat.

She was the rock that held her family together. She loved her girls unconditionally( we all know that was a must at times) but the love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren was something so very special. She would say " I don't love them more, I love them different, it's a different, special kind of love."

Her loving husband of 57 years, Jody Mac Vance preceded her in death. Also preceding was her grandmother, Mary M. Smith; mother, Hilda Hill; sister, Gwen Smith-Harris; uncles, Ray and Howard Smith; nephew, Allen J. Mosely; and beloved pet yorkie, Max.

Leaving to cherish her many loving, caring, fun memories are daughters, Dana Raley (Tom) and Deana Vance; grandchildren (Favorites) Jeffery Jimmerson Jr., (Kishi) and Brittney Colyer (Josh Dziedzic); great grandchildren – Riley, Kadyn, Jayden, Hunter, Colton, Mason and Bradley; brother, Billy Hill; sister, Janie Mosely (Big Wayne); sister-in-love, Carol Aubrey (Jerry); uncle, Jimmy Smith (Martha); special nieces and nephews, Lil Wayne Mosely (Mandy), Lily & Layla, Jamie Hill (Chris), Chase & McKenzie, Eddie Hill, Diamond & Mikey, Noel Harris, Joe Smith, Johnny James Tapp, Jr.; special cousins, Greg Smith (Kathy), Katie & Zach, Paul Smith (Susan), Payton & Brady, and Kelly Smith (Michelle); and so many more extended family and others that she loved and considered family.

Her funeral is 2pm Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with burial in Mt. Washington (KY) Cemetery.  Visitation is 10am-7pm Friday, May 23, 2025 and after 11am Saturday until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to WHAS Crusade for Children.