She was the widow of David Taylor Hyatt, a retired police dispatcher and was of the Presbyterian faith. Gail loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved spending time with her family, fishing, loved to talk and tell stories about her grandkids. She also dearly loved her law enforcement family and had many fond memories of serving the public. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Carter.
She is survived by two daughters, Jaye Jones and husband Larry and Ann Kling and husband Larry all of Monticello; a sister, Pat Lack and husband Johnny; her four beloved grandchildren, Lance Kling and wife Kasey, Levi Kling and wife Sydney, Hannah Kling Darnell and husband Clay, and Suzanne Leonard and husband Phillip; four great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Lois, California Ann and Ginger; and sister and brother-in-law, Hannah and Art Harris.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Pleasant Springs Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. preceding the graveside service at Pleasant Springs Baptist Church.
Condolences(12)
Pat Carson-Williams
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Gail was a special friend, kind, hardworking, great cook and so funny. I was able to visit with her about a week before her passing. It was a brief visit and I wish it had been longer. I have so many fond memories of the Carter family. Being such a close friend with her brother Jimmy brought Kat, JD, Patti, Gail, Jaye and all his other Greenville nieces and nephews into my orbit and Gail and I remained in contact after Jimmy passed. She loved her family deeply and she didn't meet a stranger.She will be missed by so many. Sending love and hugs to the family.
Pat Carson-Williams
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Gail was kind and fair and so funny. Just a joy to be around and a good friend. I got to visit with her briefly about a week before she passed, I wish it had been a longer visit. I have so many memories ofKent Davis
Maumelle, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2026 I am sorry for your loss, I knew the whole Familey, She was a very nice Lady. PrayersMarilyn Matthews Brown
North Little Rock, AR Saturday, March 28, 2026 Pat:I am R.J. and Ruby Matthews's daughter. We lived just a small distance up the road from you and your parents. My family's prayers are with the Carter/Hyatt families at this time. God bless you all.
Kathy Brantley
Paducah, KY Saturday, March 28, 2026 I worked with Gail at the police department. So much fun and very good at the radio. So sorry to see this about her passing. My condolences to the family.Carol Anne Chisom
Wrangell, AK Saturday, March 28, 2026 Gail was one of a kind. I always knew I would be taken care of when she was working the radio. She is going to be missed.Brenda Kaye Chisom
Monticello, AR Friday, March 27, 2026 Gail was one of a kind. She taught me all about dispatching along with Mr. Sonny. I had a long career in dispatching thanks to them. She was a friend. She will be missed by many.Kerry and Karen Withers
Monticello, AR Friday, March 27, 2026 We are so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Gail was a sweet lady and we always enjoyed visiting with her (which wasn't often enough). You are all in our prayers.Wesley Carnicle
Monticello, AR Friday, March 27, 2026 Prayers. Sorry for your lossLois Kellum
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 26, 2026 I am so going to miss her.She was a momma(which she didn’t like being called by me) a sister,best friend I’ve ever had for 40 yrs.There wasn’t but one Gail.No one like her.she would do anything for anyone.Rest in piece I’ll see you one day.Prayers for the Family.Jana Wright
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 25, 2026 My thoughts and prayers are with you all! What a wonderful lady. She will definitely be missed.Pearl Horton
Saltillo, MS Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Pat and family, I am so sorry about the passing of Gai.. I know you alll were very close and she will be greatly missed. Will be thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. 💕🙏