Following the passing of her late husband, billionaire automotive and sports tycoon Tom Benson, Gayle Benson did not remarry. Instead, she chose to focus her energy on managing her extensive business portfolio, overseeing the operations of the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans, and expanding her substantial philanthropic footprint throughout the Gulf South region. Her life remains heavily dedicated to her civic responsibilities, her active role in the local Catholic community, and her leadership positions across professional sports, keeping her deeply embedded in public life as a prominent owner and community pillar without pursuing another marriage.