Gail Smith Obituary
Funeral Services will be 12 Noon Saturday, January 10, 2026 at King Solomon Baptist Church, 1620 Anderson Street.
Visitation with family and friends will be 10-12 Noon Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Green Meadows Memorial Cemetery.
Please join us in keeping the Smith Family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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LaShannon (Easton) Akins, PhD
January 11, 2026
Gail was so sweet and excited when I graduated from high school. She gave me a mug that I still have till this day. The family have my deepest condolences. May the peace of God be with you now and forever.
Earlrene Coleman
January 10, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you two were incredibly close. I hope that your wonderful memories together will be a comfort during this heartbreak.
Beverly Vincent
January 10, 2026
Gayle you will be truly missed. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Malisa Thornton
January 10, 2026
Rest in heaven my friend I´m going to miss our talks on the phone you will be truly missed
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Rhonda Glenn
January 10, 2026
Sending love and prayers to you and your family
Mary Clark Bivens
January 10, 2026
I´m praying for your family at this difficult time! So sorry for your loss! Absent from the body is present with the Lord! Love you all! Love,Mary Clark Bivens and family
Shawn McWhorter
January 9, 2026
Remember ALL the good memories!!!
Sherlie Thompson
January 9, 2026
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I pray that the Lord comforts your family and gives you peace.
Rashad Bishop
January 9, 2026
Sister Smith/Aunt Gail!
You will always be the best to ever do it. Thank you for always being real and loving.
Denita
January 8, 2026
I´ll see when I get there please have my pie ready,
Donna Warfield King
January 8, 2026
This has really hurt my heart Gail. You were always that cool fly girl who ended up being a cool fly woman! My condolences to all your family. RIH pretty lady!
Rev. Bobby Huguley
January 8, 2026
Our Prayers are with your family. I recall you driving TARC and being the niece of your late Aunt - Ms. Minnie (Pee Wee) woods who my Dad, the late Willie Huguley dated for many years. Also, my sister (Kimberly) recall Gail from Hale Street and school. Our Family will keep all of you in PRAYER. From the late Willie Huguley's Children: Rev. Bobby Huguley, Kimberly (Huguley) Duke, Cynthia (Huguley) Jones and Robbyn Booker. God is Able and asking for God's Comfort.
Dasjohnay Harris
January 8, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rev. Ernest Cochran
January 7, 2026
We all go to sleep at different times, but we all shall awake at the same time. I will see you in the rapture, when the trumpet sounds, my dear friend. I am praying for Will's strength in the Lord.
Delores
January 7, 2026
Rest in peace, my beautiful sister I love you. I miss you every day. I can´t believe that this happened. I know you´re smiling down running things from heaven and we will see each other again one day. I love you.
Stephanie Samuels
January 7, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. EARTH HAS NO SORROW HEAVEN CAN'T HEAL R.I.H.P Gail
#SENECA4EVER
Theresa BOOKER
January 7, 2026
To my dear friend I´m so sorry to hear of your loss girl friend we grew up together you was on Hale Street and ai was on Oak..Your sweet smile and loving face will be missed and to your Family I send my sincere condolences to you all my prayers go out to you guy´s..
RIPARADISE MY DEAR FRIEND..
Love,THERESA BOOKER
Leigh Galloway
January 7, 2026
You were always a good friend to me. We always talked at the church, and when you drove the TARC bus. I will truly miss our conversations. Rest in peace my friend.
sydney owsley
January 7, 2026
i love & miss you so much granny, fly high my angel
syd the kid
Margaret E Miller
January 6, 2026
I'll always remember Gail's warm smile and her sweet gentle spirit; rest in Heavenly Peace. To the entire Smith family and close friends, I pray that you all find peace and joy in the precious time spent with Gail.
Keeping you lifted in prayer.
Sincerely,
Margaret E. Miller (Lana)
Dorothea Jones
January 6, 2026
It always hard to understand why. We question God but we already know his answer. May your wings be as radiant as your smile.
patricia newby
January 6, 2026
To be called trash to some was a bad thing but from you my friend .....I love you too. From one foodie to another gone way too soon. Forever in my heart. Prayers and sincere condolences to all that love you.
Pam Dickerson
January 6, 2026
I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. She will be greatly missed. Get your rest my dear friend from back in the day when we all sang in the choir together along with Jean.
Laverne Manion
January 6, 2026
I will always love you.
Betty Logan
January 6, 2026
This was a shocker to me. We all lived together on Hale ave growing up....Hale street family. Rest in heavenly peace beautiful . You will be missed. Start cooking them meals in heaven.
Viola Brown
January 6, 2026
My prayers and condolences!!
Tedria Hedrick
January 6, 2026
Rest in peace my hale st sister. Love, prayers and condolences to the family.
Tedria
Eronda Burton
January 6, 2026
Rest peacefully my friend u definitely will be missed Will, Tony, Shay, and MeMe you all are in my heart and prayers.
Kathie Neblett
January 6, 2026
From Hale st to school we was always cool..Gone to soon. Prayers for all.
Dr Rae Wells
January 6, 2026
Sincere condolences and prayers to the family. Rest in paradise my birthday twin.
Earlrene Coleman
January 6, 2026
In this time, Will, Shay, Me Me and Tony, you all have our condolences. Gail loved all of you
Earlrene
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Nisha glover
January 5, 2026
My condolences to the family much love
Shlonda Davis
January 5, 2026
Gayle you was a truly amazing woman. I enjoyed the conversation we had, and your food. I always told you I always wanted a relationship like you and Will. It truly hurt my heart that you are no longer on this earth. I will keep your family in my prayers.
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