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Gail Bryant Baker, age 82, of Decatur, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, March 15, 2021.
Gail was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 12, 1938. She attended O’Keefe High School in Atlanta, Georgia, and remained a true daughter of the Atlanta area her entire life.
She had a long career as a senior caregiver and business owner of residential care homes in the Decatur area.
Gail was known for her big personality and glamorous style. She was a lover of music, bold fashion and beauty, singing classic hymns, and gift-giving for no reason at all. She often prepared for the opportunity to give a present, quite literally, years in advance.
Gail also enjoyed genealogy research, loved to tell stories about her family history, and took care to pass on copies of records and historical photos that she cherished. Nothing delighted her more than talking to a family member or friend. It was nearly impossible to hang up the phone with her, because she loved to talk for hours and could always keep a lively conversation going.
Gail was blessed by the love and devotion of her husband, Clark Baker, who survives her. The longtime companions married on February 11, 2003. Gail is also survived by her son, Farley Barge and his wife Susan and their blended family of five daughters Evelyn Allen, Gail Barge, Carson Melton, Galilee Smith and Emma Dennard and their grandchildren Abriana Melton and Denver Melton; son Corey Barge and his wife Shirley and their two children Jessica Broom and Brandon Barge and their grandchildren Collin Broom, Gwen Broom, Phoenix Broom and Kayleigh Broom; and Gail’s youngest son, Kevin Barge. Also surviving are her sister, Sandra Lott, her nephew Tony Lott, niece Lisa Kemmerlin, and nephew Dell Lott; and Gail’s brother, Gary Bryant; and Gail’s beloved aunt, Rosa Mae Bryant Jones, was like a sister; and many other family members and friends.
Gail was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Pittman Bryant, and father, James Joseph Bryant.
Family and friends will gather to remember Gail and celebrate her life in a private memorial on Saturday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honor to https://www.navigaterecoverygwinnett.org/donate
The family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 3570 Buford Hwy #202, Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 584-0914 www.GeorgiaCremation.com
Susan Barge says
Gail accepted me into her family whole-heartedly when I married her son, Farley Barge. She said “call me mama” immediately and would grin when I did. “I love you” was her closing remark in every conversation. from day one. She always wanted to hear the news regarding each of our five girls. She said she prayed for them each time we spoke and I never doubted that!
Watching her declining health through the years, and yet her fighting spirit, was an inspiration. She never gave up and she always lived life to the fullest in spite of multiple health issues. She came back from very dire doctors’ predictions over and over and it became almost ironic when we spoke to palliative care doctors multiple times about “end of life”. She would recover and she still engaged with life with enthusiasm and strength. She was a “character” and made her mark on everyone she encountered. She will live on in our hearts and memories always! Love and Peace, Mama!
Cheryl Gregg says
Gail was my sister-in-law for quite a few years and we became close. Even after the divorce from my brother, we still kept in touch and remained close. I will miss her terribly. My heart goes out to my nephews and Clark. She is finally at peace and those of us who loved her have our memories to keep her alive in our hearts.