Gaynelle May Coulter was born May 30, 1930, and passed away April 14, 2022 in the evening. She was born to Wyatt and Sophie (Bachman) Mills in Akron, Ohio.   She graduated high school on January 1948 from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  She attended Kent State University (Ohio) March 1948 graduating August 1951 and majoring in Primary Education.  Gaynelle rode the bus to college where she met her future husband, Thomas Coulter.  They were married on June 10, 1950 and were married just three months short of 50 years. Starting her teaching career in Ohio, Tom and Gaynelle moved to Crete in 1960.  Tom had accepted a position of History Professor at Doane University.  Gaynelle Taught 3 ^rd grade one year, Kindergarten 14 years and then because of her love of children, she started Blue Door Nursery School which she ran for 32 years.  She received the Service to Mankind Award in 1976 for her contributions to the community and in starting and running Friendly Meals in Crete. Survivors include her Daughter, Anne (Doug) Kersten, Sprague; Son-in-law, Richard (Bud) Policky, Emerald.  Grandchildren: Sarah (Nathan) Godinez, Lincoln, Rebecca (Danny) Underwood, Crete, Laura Kersten, Crete, Dylan and Janelle Coulter, Lincoln and Londell Coleman, Lincoln. Great-Grandchildren include: Andrew Kersten, Hailey Kersten, Dan Evan Underwood, Wesley Kersten, Lilian Underwood, Charlee Haecker, and Evelyn Underwood. She was preceded in death by Husband, Tom Coulter, and Daughters: Cathy Policky, Donna Coulter, Tina Coleman, and Barbara Coulter.  Also her Grandson, Timothy Kersten, Great-grandson, Bryson Haecker and Great Great Grandson, Nolan Kersten. Services will be held at the United Church of Christ, First Congregational in Crete, NE on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 beginning at 1:30 with viewing one hour before. Burial will be held at Centerville Cemetery, Martell, NE at a later date. The family suggests memorials be to Nebraska Children's Home Society where Tom and Gaynelle adopted their family of daughters starting almost 60 years ago.  Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.