Date of Death: August 10, 2025
Service Details
In accordance with family wishes, cremation has been conducted; a celebration of her life will be held at later date.
Obituary Notice
Gay Lee Warner, 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation.
She was born September 18, 1943 in Portage, the daughter of Armand J. Stowell and Maxine Briggs Stowell. Most of her education (K-12) occurred in Portage schools but she graduated from Three Rivers Adult Education, then attended Glen Oaks Community College for a semester.
Gay met and married a Portage football player, Walter Mason. This union produced a son, Kirk Mason, but did not last very long and they were divorced. After a time Jerrold Warner came into her life and they were married seven years. During those years David, Kelley, and Tracey Warner were born.
She worked for 17 years at The Tap Room, then became its owner and operator for 10 years. She later worked five years at the Three Rivers Post Office.
Most of Gay’s activities were family fun: cooking, camping, horseback riding, watching children’s sports activities, and taking snacks for the team on away games.
She loved her cats, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She never quit being a mother to them, and gave to all.
Remaining to cherish her memory are a son, Kirk (Deborah) Mason; two daughters, Kelley Qualls and Tracey Warner; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bobbie Jones.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David Warner; granddaughter, Amber Warner; and great-grandson, Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez Jr.
Additional Information
Donations in Gay’s name may be directed to Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
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My heartfelt condolences to each of you. Your Mom always wanted the very best for you. Her children were always first in her life. Sweet memories of her will always remain.
So sorry for the family’s loss ..Sending prayers
I will always cherish Tuesdays every two weeks calling or coming to see Grandma working with Dr.Hyde. It was the highlight of my day. We could sit and talk for hours about any and everything that came to mind! Grandma will forever have a special place etched in my heart. My heart mourns for each and every one of the family members. Forever in my heart .. Love always, Shannon
To kirk Kelly and Tracy and the whole big Ole clan of grandkids and great grandkids my heart has really hurt this week with the passing of your mother she was truly one of the strongest amazing women I had ever met she made me laugh even brought me to tears one day with a comment she shared about me she was like a second mom to me and always treated me so kind this world sure is gonna be a different place without you here gay I will always cherish our friendship and the many wonderful harmony fest memories we had rest easy my sweet friend
Kirk and family, so sorry for your loss.
To Kelley, Kirk and Tracey
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I have many fond memories of your mom and loved her. What a truly wonderful, giving person. She did so much for so many,
May God bless you all and watch over you all
during this time.
I met Gay quite a few years ago when we both exercised at Health Trac. She was easy to get to know and we had some fun conversations ~ she was just a pleasure to be around. My condolences to all of her family.
Her marriage to my Uncle Jerry made her my Aunt but after their divorce I told her she would always be my Aunt…Just before she died I went to see her at the Nursing home and I got an “I love you” from her that will stay with me forever I will sincerely miss you, Aunt Gay!!! Fly high sweetheart ♥️💔😭💔😭
Kirk I am so sorry for loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs
My condolences to the family. My dad Larry Umlor worked with Gay at the Tap Room. It saddens me to hear of her passing
I have fond memories of working with Gay at the post office and of delivering mail to her kids and grandkids. May you find peace in your time of loss..
My sincerest condolences to the family. I’m sorry for your loss.i knew gay .she was the sweetest lady ever.very kind .will always be remembered. R.i.p. gay. You will be missed.