Gail Lynn (Harden) Mosley

Gail Lynn Harden Mosley, age 76, of Quincy, Illinois, resided at Allure of Geneseo, Illinois, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10:42 pm at Hammond Henry Hospital, Geneseo, Illinois, with family at the bedside. Gail was “Peaceful.”  Gail will be cremated per her wishes. There will be no visitation or burial services. She will be taken home with her daughter, Evelyn, and son, Danny.  Memorials may be directed to Evelyn Wilson, Gail's daughter, in honor of Gail.  The memorials may be sent in care of Evelyn Wilson, 1729 Spruce Street, Quincy, IL, 62301.

Gail was born February 25, 1949, in Kewanee, Illinois, daughter of Floyd Allen and Dororthy Fern Harden of Geneseo, Illinois. She attended High School, Married Louis I. Wilson of Monmouth, Illinois, and had 3 children. Gail has held her CNA Certificate for over 30 years, allowing her to care for others in various settings while working other jobs. Gail cared deeply for her residents, and she always went the extra mile/miles to ensure the needs of others. Gail could joke around and have your back at the same time. She had multiple friends over the years whom she loved dearly. She was known as “Delta Dawn” by some friends. Gail loved her high heels and miniskirts in those days.

When Gail was younger, she loved to pack up, travel to various states. She enjoyed driving backroads to pick that asparagus and sip a few beers. If only those roads could talk! Her true passion was cooking; she cooked like she was feeding a group of 10+. There was always enough food to feed her children’s friends. All our childhood friends were family to Mama or Mama Gail. She loved boating, camping, cooking, dancing, fishing, gardening of her tomatoes, grilling out, sitting outside watching her hummingbirds at her feeder, and admiring all her flowers. She loved driving at the change of seasons. She never played cards, she “Hated” Bingo”, she loved going to play the slots occasionally and having a NA beer. Most of All, Gail cherished her time with her family, especially the holidays and special occasions. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving; she just loved cooking and having everyone home.

Survivors of Gail: 3 Children:

Daughter: Evelyn (Evie) Wilson/Kurt Rossiter of Quincy, Illinois. Grandsons: Brent/Amber Wilson of Davenport, IA., Great Grandchildren: Payton, Rielle, Jada, Lincoln. Grandson: Errict/Jennifer (Jenny) Chewning of Moline, Illinois, Great Grandchildren: Elise and Baby Boy soon. Tyler Fuhrman of Quincy, Illinois. Great Grandson Tyvin.

Son: Louis Wilson Jr., of Monmouth, Illinois.

Son: Danny/Crystal Wilson of Quincy, Illinois. Granddaughter: Zoe Lynn Wilson, of Eldridge, Iowa. Mother of Zoe Lynn, Heidi Thompson of Eldridge, Iowa.

Sister, Judi Harden Anthony of Geneseo, Illinois. Niece: Angie Polowy of Geneseo, Illinois, Nephews: Matt Harden and family, Chuck/Amy Polowy and family, Nephews: of David/Linda Harden(deceased), David Harden JR., Tony Harden, Jason Harden of surrounding Geneseo, Illinois, and cousins. Multiple nieces and Nephews in Monmouth, Illinois, and throughout the country.

Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Dorothy Harden, brother, David Harden, ex-sister-in-law/friend, Linda Sexton Harden, brother-in-law Emil G. Anthony, nieces Jamie Harden, Linda Sue, and Missy Polowy, and her lifetime/divorced companion for over 30 years, Larry W. Mosley.

The family of Gail would love to “Thank All of the Healthcare Teams that have taken Care of her over the years, and especially Allure of Geneseo, Illinois, Community Care Center of Monmouth, Illinois, for the last couple of years. Very Much Appreciated! Hammond Henry Hospital of Geneseo, Illinois, was exceptional at the end of her “Journey” in this world.” Thank you once again!