Audrey Lanoux Gable

Audrey Elaine Lanoux Gable, age 102, of Decatur Georgia passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Audrey is predeceased by husband William Russell "Bill" Gable, Sr. of Hattiesburg, MS, by son William Russell "Bill, Jr." Gable of Murphy, NC, daughter-in-law, Debra Webb Gable of Murphy, NC, Mother Leah Rosannah Marks Lanoux, Father Armand Joseph Lanoux Sr., brothers, AJ Lanoux (Fannie) and Alvin Roy Lanoux (Lorraine), and sister, Elizabeth Mae Lanoux all of the New Orleans, Louisiana area. She is survived by her daughter Gwendolyn Leah Gable of Decatur, and by her youngest son, Bradley Walter Gable of Lakewood, CO.

Audrey was born in New Orleans, LA.  She graduated from High School in Slidell LA before enlisting in the US Navy during WWII.  She served as a Navy yeoman in Charleston SC District Intelligence Office where she created many lifelong friendships. For her service, Audrey was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal and on her 100th birthday in 2024 was recognized as a Military Memorial Living Legend by the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation.

Following her Navy service, Audrey attended Louisiana State University where she graduated with a business degree. More importantly, while at LSU she met her future husband, Bill Gable (1924-1975) who had served in the U. S. Army during WWII. Both Audrey and Bill were attending college on the GI Bill after their military service.

After their graduation from LSU and wedding in New Orleans, the young couple moved to Chicago, IL where Bill completed his PhD in Political Science at the University of Chicago, and where Audrey worked for the Dean of the Medical School at the University of Chicago School of Medicine.

Following their years in Chicago, they moved to Atlanta GA where Bill became a Professor at GA Tech. While living in Atlanta, their first two children were born, "Bill Jr" (1954-2019) and Gwendolyn. The family's next move was to Ann Arbor Michigan where Bill Sr. became a professor at the University of Michigan. Audrey assisted Bill's international college students further their English language skills. While there, they welcomed their third child, son Bradley. Audrey treasured the opportunity to live abroad when husband Bill Sr. spent 2 years teaching at National Chengchi University in Taipei Taiwan.

After returning to Ann Arbor for a few more years, the family then moved to Tempe, Arizona where Bill Sr. continued his teaching as a professor at Arizona State University. During their years in Arizona, the family enjoyed traveling all over the Southwestern United States. In 1973, Audrey settled back in the Atlanta area where Bill Sr. became Dean of the College of Urban Life at Georgia State University.

Audrey lived a full life, raising her three children as the family moved from university to university. Audrey said her happiest and proudest moments were spent raising her three children. She appreciated that she and her husband provided their children with the opportunity to be introduced to other countries, cultures and environments.

Following her husband's passing in 1975 and after many years of being a busy stay-at-home mother, Audrey took night classes to brush up on her business skills. Soon after, she accepted a position at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where she gained new lifelong friends and admiration from all who knew her. She retired from the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank in 1993. In her retirement, Audrey enjoyed traveling, gardening, attending the Atlanta Symphony, Ballet, and Opera, taking classes for seniors at Emory University and spending time with family and friends.

The family wishes to express a special thank you to Connie Dixon for her love and care of Audrey for over a decade and to Peggy Kelly and Keisha Gaffney. The family also wishes to express sincere appreciation for the professional and caring services provided by members of the Longleaf Hospice team, primarily Tyler Moon, Shenekea Smith, and Lauren Chernoff and a special thank you to volunteer, Lindy Miller.

A committal service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, Mississippi. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2027 in the Atlanta area. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The National WorId War II Museum in New Orleans, LA (www.NationalWW2Museum.org) or the Women in Military Service For America Memorial at Arlington (www.WomensMemorial.org).