Gayle (Couch) McGlothlin 84, of Kingsport went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina and moved to Kingsport at an early age. Gayle met and married the love of her life, Phil McGlothlin. Together they formed half of the McGlothlin Quartet, along with her brother-in-law, Kit McGlothlin and Bob McGlothlin. The McGlothlins were formed in 1960 and sang their final service in 2010.  God’s Hand was on their ministry for fifty years.  

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Phil McGlothlin; second husband, Rev. Olen Cassell; brother, David Couch; sister, Doris Edwards.

Survivors include her son, Greg McGlothlin and wife Edie; daughter, Gena Martin and husband Joe; grandson, Gaines McGlothlin; step-children, Steve Cassell, Gail Hutchins, Kim McCann, and Joe Cassell; along with a host of friends and extended family. 

A private graveside service will be conducted at Walnut Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor David Salley officiating.  Pallbearers will be David Couch, Jon Couch, Jason Couch, Derrick McGlothlin, Mark McGlothlin, and Gaines McGlothlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Kit McGlothlin, Bob McGlothlin, Wayne Duncan, and Wayne Bledsoe. 

The family will receive friends from 1 pm to 3 pm in the Higher Ground Family Life Center on Thursday, December 12, 2024. 

To express condolences to the family please visit our website at www.cartertrent.com.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the McGlothlin family.