Gail Bliss Humphries
April 15, 1942 - June 25, 2013
Macon, GA- Gail Bliss Humphries, age 71, of Jones County, went to meet Jesus on Tuesday June 25th. Gail was retired from Robins Air Force base and worked there for many years. Gail was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. Gail loved reading, cooking, solving crossword puzzles, wind chimes, and always loved entering the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. She would always talk about how many people she would help if she ever "won." Now, she has finally 'WON BIG', is on the streets of gold, and has far more riches than any of us here. Gail will truly be missed by her family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Hubert Deryl Humphries.
She leaves behind her four children; Michael Short (Jodi), Tracy Stephens, Brenda Short, and Justin Aldridge, eight grandchildren; Joshua Crawford, Blake Smith, Kaleigh Snead, Hannah Solomon, Carson Short, Cooper Short, Madison Toothman, and Ian Short, and 2 great grandchildren; Cameron Short and Gavin Toothman. She is also survived by her sisters; Judy McDowell (Thurman) and Beth Rigby and her Brothers; Oliver Bliss (Karen) and Doug Slaton and many nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Crest Lawn Funeral Home and a service to celebrate Gail's life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with burial to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The Reverend Andy King will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to her daughter, Brenda Short, who is battling breast cancer. Please go to gofundme.com/37tr90 to make donations.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge of funeral and burial arrangements.
Please sign the online registry at, www.crestlawnfuneral.com.
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So sad to hear of Gail's passing. We loved her and was so glad Uncle Hubert picked her to be a part of our family the day they married. I didn't know of Gail's passing until August 3, so I wasn't able to attend the funeral and say my goodbyes to a sweet, sweet Aunt. Love to you, you will be missed. Elaine Humphries Cole
August 4, 2013
You will always be loved, you live on in our hearts. Miss you honey. <3
your grandson
August 2, 2013
Miss you so much.
Your family Loves you
July 23, 2013
I love you mom! Miss u every day....
Tracy Stephens
July 3, 2013
Thanks to everyone who came out..sent kind words..who truly showed our family love during this hard time. Love always.
Tracy Stephens
June 29, 2013
We are thinking of you and praying for you in the days to come. Please let us know if we can do anything. We love you. Ed, Jennifer, Cam and Carson
Ed and Jennifer Mashburn
June 28, 2013
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Keith Crawford
June 28, 2013
Tracy~
So sorry to learn of your mothers passing, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Tidwell
June 28, 2013
Oliver and Family,
Sorry to hear about Gail. You all are in our prayers.
569EMXS Machine Shop
June 28, 2013
God Bless you in Heaven Dear Gail.
Brenda Blessett-Norton
June 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this. Gail and I and her family have been friends for many, many years. My heart goes out to her children and her family.
Brenda Blessett-Norton
June 27, 2013
Iam so sorry to hear this. Gail was my friend for many, many years since High School. My sympathy to her children and her family.
Brenda Blessett-Norton
June 27, 2013
Michael Tracy and Brenda words can't explain the gratitude I have for y'all. I appreciate y'all letting me be there when (mom) slipped from this world and into the Lords hands. I loved her so much and will miss her even more. But now she is at piece as she walks and talks with the family that was there to greet her home. Love y'all
Julie Mcgrotha
June 27, 2013
Tracey,
Pat and I have you and your family in our prayers. We will be thinking of you all during these trying days. Love
Jimmy and Pat Alford
June 27, 2013
Oliver I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Dennis Monaghan
June 27, 2013
I am sorry for your loss, and hope that the Lord will comfort, bless, and keep you all.
Virginia Slaton
June 27, 2013
My Love, Thoughts and Prayers to the Family. I know there is a big emptiness in your heart but your love and memories of your Mama will soon help that heal. R.I.P. Gail!
Dawn Burnett Elliott
June 27, 2013
To my lifelong friend, Mike, and the others in the family that I know, it sounds like to me that your Mom had her ducks in a row and was Saved by Jesus and will forever Rest in Peace!
Benjie, Leesa and sons Kirby
June 27, 2013
Tracey, Mike, and Brenda I am so sorry to hear about your sweet mother. You three are just as sweet as she was. I know that had to make her proud. Sending you love and prayers,
Christy
Christy Hill-McAfee
June 27, 2013
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