Gail R. (Combra) Landers died on March 27 at home surrounded by her family. She was 71.

Born in Oak Bluffs on October 11, 1953 to the late Philip R. and Anita E. (Rose) Combra, Gail was the youngest of four siblings.

As a hard working single parent, she devoted her life to raising her daughter who was her pride and joy.

Family and friends were everything to her. She cherished traditions, especially the holidays and large family gatherings where her famous clam dip and peanut butter fudge were the highlight of every event.

A natural caregiver, Gail was a licensed home daycare provider for over 30 years. She nurtured and spoiled each and every child as if they were her own. She was lovingly known as “Gaily” by the many children she cared for over the years.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Anita and David Billings; cherished grandchildren Joshua Billings, Jaime Schwab (Jason) and Samantha Piland (Anthony); great-grandchildren Mika, Reese and Ari Schwab, and Sutton Piland.

She is also survived by her sister Josephine (JoJo) Lambert (Donald); brothers Philip Combra Jr. (Gerda) and Bradford Combra; nephews Richard Packish and Philip Packish (Kim); nieces Lily and Chloe Combra; great-nieces Alysha (Packish) Doria, and Madison Packish; great-nephew Richard (Buddy) Packish; special cousin and lifelong best friend Robin Meader; and her beloved fur baby Misty.

Gail will be remembered for her compassion, sense of humor, generosity and sassy spirit. Her legacy is the unconditional love she had for her family and the special memories that will forever warm our hearts. I love you Mom.

A memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Oak Bluffs on Friday, May 2, at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the Portuguese American Club.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard.