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Gail Revis Obituary
1944-2015
Gail Hartshorn Revis passed away on October 9, 2015. Born in Jefferson City, Missouri on June 22, 1944 to educators1 Dr. H. Hadley Hartshorn and Mrs. Goldie Reid Hartshorn, Gail moved to Houston when her father began his career as a Dean at Texas Southern University. Gail was a proud graduate of Jack Yates High School. She went to Howard University and earned a degree in Psychology and Education and was initiated into the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She earned a Master of Science degree in Guidance and Counseling from TSU. Always helping youth, she had an impactful career within the Houston Independent School District. Gail exemplified grace and strength. She exemplified grace by her commitment to the AKA motto: "service to all mankind." She exemplified strength through her participation in the Civil Rights Movement. Gail captured her grandchildren's attention and admiration whenever she told of her contributions to the civil rights struggle, including her arrest and overnight stay in a city jail for her part in integrating a Baltimore, Maryland movie theatre. Having served on many boards, she was proud of her affiliation with the Children's Defense Fund. Cherishing her memory are a son, John Peavy, III (wife, Laura); grandchildren Lauren, John Cameron, Julian and Chase; her brother, Hadley (wife, Henrietta) and loved ones. A memorial will be held November 7, 2015, 3:00 pm at HOPE Church, 4209 W. Broadway St, Pearland, TX. Donations to the Children's Defense Fund or Sisters Network, Inc. are encouraged.
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Monica. Bonham
October 15, 2015
May Gods blessings, and peace be with the entire family. We thank God for her because she touched our lives. Always remembered. Love Monica, Ernell, Sidney and Andrew Bonham
Joyce Tate
November 16, 2015
I just learned of Gail's passing this week and I would like to send my prayers and condolences to her family.
To her son John, know that your mother loved you more than anything she had on earth. Be proud of her work and dedication to all of the children that her life impacted.
She was the best Director of Counseling in HISD, and Texas should be proud for what she did for Guidance and Counselling.
The last time that I saw Gail was at Sams' Warehouse where she told me she was there looking for bedding for some children.
I will truly miss her.
Joyce Tate
Janetta Gilliam
November 6, 2015
Sorry to learn of the passing of Gail Revis. You have my condolences and May God provide peace and comfort to her family,
clara --@ mary boyd , mary
November 4, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn Green Jones
October 27, 2015
To the Family,
I am deeply sadden to hear of Gail's passing, yet rejoicing in that her pain and suffering is no more.
It is my prayer that you take comfort in the memories of a life well lived and know that Gail is now resting in the arms of the Savior.
May the peace of God be with you always.
Blessings,
Rita Shelton Deverell
October 23, 2015
It is with sadness, and the awareness of the passing of an era, that I read about the loss of my highschool classmate Gail. Many prayers and thoughts go out to her family.
Rita Shelton Deverell
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Bertha Hilburn
October 23, 2015
Many memories to honor you! Prayers for family.
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