Gail Margaret

Leines

Gail Margaret Leines, 87, of Harrodsburg formerly of Alpharetta, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with her family by her side. Born in Bristol, Connecticut on October 5, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Maynard and Helen Whitten Maynard.

After raising three sons and having a traveling husband, Gail decided to go back to work. She joined the Sprint Corp and quickly became the Exhibit Manager for Trade Shows. When Sprint moved from Georgia to Texas, she retired and took a part-time position with Perimeter Christian School, where she was an active member of the church. Also, at this time, she was an officer in WOW (Women of Windward) her community group where she was a member of the Bible Study, Book Club and Card Playing Groups. She was a resident of Georgia for 50 years, residing in the Stone Mountain and Alpharetta areas. She and her husband decided to move to Kentucky at age 85 to be closer to family.

Gail is survived by her husband of 65 years, Egil Leines; sons: Eric (Bridgette) Leines of Danville, David (Laurie) Leines of Florida, and Robert “Bob” Leines of Georgia; brother: Robert Menard of Minnesota ; 8 grandchildren: Ashley (Jozef) Pavnica, Mackenzie Leines, Andrew Leines, Robert Leines, Sierra Leines, Logan Leines, Tyler (Cheryl) Leines, Sarah (Josh) Burgess; 4 great-grandchildren: Lynnlea and Lyla Leines and Baxley and Blakely Burgess; and another grandchild on the way.

In accordance with her wishes, Gail will be cremated. No services are scheduled. She will be laid to rest at Canton National Cemetery at a later date.

W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.