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Gail Simpson Obituary
Simpson
February 16, 1961-
December 28, 2019
Columbus, GA- Mrs. Gail R. Simpson passed away Saturday at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center at the age of 58.
A native of Florida and the daughter of Mrs. Iris Yates Thomas and the late Charles Leverne Boston.
Mrs. Simpson was a 1979 graduate of Spencer High School and received her Associates degree from Columbus Technical College. She also attended the University of New Orleans and Columbus State University. Currently, she was employed as a Physical Analyst at Lower Chattahoochee Valley Agency on Aging. A very devout member of Nazareth Baptist Church, she was active with the Ushers Ministry, Deaconess Ministry, president of the Library Ministry,
Sunday School Teacher, secretary of the Christian Leadership Ministry, church Calendar Ministry, Church Anniversary Committee and served as the Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. Her civic and social activities included life membership with Jack and Jill of America, Inc., New Ladies of Columbus Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Modern Free and Accepted Masonic Organization and Sisters In Sync. Other than her father, she was preceded in death by a son, Xavier Simpson.
Surviving other than her mother are a loving and devoted husband of 37 years, LT George G. Simpson, Jr; two sons, George G. Simpson III(Jasmine) and Trey-Anthony D. Simpson; three brothers, Charles Boston, Jr., Tony Boston and Roderick Boston; five grandchildren, Ra'Moni, Ja'Mari, George, Noah and Levi; a niece and nephew raised as her own children, Eboni M. and Charles Boston III; a beloved mother-in-law, Mary Simpson; a brother-in-law, Terance Simpson; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Simpson will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park on Saturday, January 4, 2020 following a Three O'clock P.M. Homegoing Celebration in the sanctuary of Nazareth Baptist Church, officiating Reverend LaCoya Day. Visitation is 1:00 til 6:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at progressivefuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.
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Martha Ross
January 4, 2020
To the Family of Gail,
My prayers are with you all. Gail was a beautiful person inside and out, whom I had the pleasure knowing since 1975 in Hawaii and the University of New Orleans.
REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE
GAIL
We shall meet again.
Martha ( Leveane) Ross
Marie Rossell
January 3, 2020
My deepest sympathy goes to the family. May God strengthen them at this time. Keep the Faith!
Stephanie Boston
January 3, 2020
My beloved cousin I would never have thought I would be writing this today...We always think we have time...I will truly miss being able to talk with you even if it was just through a message...You meant so much to so many and you will be truly missed....LOVE YOU FOR LIFE!!!
Lynn Scott
January 2, 2020
Ill miss my classmate Gail! All along I thought there would be so many more school reunions to gather, chat, and reminisce about our time at our beloved Spencer. Gone too soon! Prayers to the family, friends, and classmates. V/r, Lynn Scott
Michelle Walton
January 2, 2020
To the Family of Gail, my prayers are with you all. Gail was a beautiful and funny person whom I had the pleasure of meeting.RIP Gail
Erma Williams
January 2, 2020
A free spirit with a beautiful smile and great love of God and family, she will be missed by all who experienced her infectious spirit. My condolences to the Simpson family.
Dee Brooker
January 2, 2020
To the SIMPSON Family. We send our condolences
On behalf of Mrs.Gail Simpson. We pray for the family of the lost of a beautiful soul. Good and faithful servant Gail well done well done...
God be with her family and friends. She was a servant true servant of God...
The Richardson Family
Cynthia Harris
January 1, 2020
Gail I remember the time in Hawaii. Where the gang all meet up at your house in Mililani Hawaii. We had so much fun back in the day. May God continue to heal your family and may you continue to rest in heaven gone but not forgotten.
Leroy and Debra McCaskey
January 1, 2020
we'd like to offer our condolences to George, and the family of our dearest friend Gail...we have known Gail since she arrived at Spencer high school our 10th grade year..This is a hard one yawl, we will miss Gail so very much. We love you Gail..
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