Gayle Hodges
Gayle was born in Pampa, Texas and graduated from high school in Wink, Texas, also the home of Roy Orbison. She finished Draughon's Business College in Lubbock and than moved to Dallas to seek a career with the airline industry. She was accepted by Braniff International in 1963 and Northwest Airlines in 1990 where she enjoyed an exciting life for 32 years as a flight attendant. During those years she flew troops to Vietnam, the Mondale charters when he ran for President, Europe, South America, Mexico, and the Far East. She worked during the time period when uniforms were designed by famous designers, and Braniff's were designed by Pucci and Halston.
The many years that she lived in Dallas she was very active with the Le Femme Du Monde, who raised the money for The Dallas Counsel of World Affairs, bringing international speakers to Dallas. She served as an officer for the Dallas Summer Musical Guild and on the Board of Directors for The Dallas Summer Musicals under the direction of Tom Hughes. She started the Braniff Blood Bank at Dallas Fort Worth Airport and headed the drive for several years before moving to Kansas City. During the year she lived in Kansas City she volunteered at a food kitchen prepping food.
She left the airline industry to enjoy a new life with her husband, Chuck Hodges. They have been married for 12 years and enjoy their family of three sons, Chris, James, and Rollo, theirs wives, and their five grandchildren. They enjoy traveling to far away places, reading books, skiing, and socializing with friends and family.
Gayle has continued to work as past president of Dusty Wings raising money for Guide Dogs, Gilda's Club, and Animal Samaritan. She has served on various 501c charities boards such as Dusty Wings, Palm Springs Youth Center, Palm Canyon Theatre, and Well in the Desert. She has been privileged to have served as a volunteer at the Youth Center helping children with their homework and for the last four years at the Well in the Desert serving food.
Helping others gives joy to her life. |
