Martha Jean Gale, 80, of North Hanover, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Nyack, New York to the late Herbert and Martha Potter Smith, she grew up on the family dairy farm. Jean earned her business and equitation degree from Southern Seminary in Virginia and after she married her husband Earle in 1964, they moved to North Hanover, NJ. They purchased their horse farm, Gales Way Farm, in 1968 which they operated together for 53 years. Jean was dedicated to her Quarter Horses and Standardbred Racehorses and spent her time horse training, giving lessons and running the farm. Jean loved flowers, her dogs, and above all her family.

Predeceased by her sister, Margaret "Peggy" Giddings; Jean is survived by her husband of 57 years, Earle A. Gale; her daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Wade Hale, and her son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Erin Gale.

A viewing will be held Monday, May 10 ^th from 9-11am with a Funeral Service to begin at 11am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. Interment will follow in the Jacobstown Baptist Cemetery.

Please be aware that social distancing must be observed, and face coverings must be worn at the funeral home and cemetery.