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Gail Renee Bulls Jenkins was the only child of George Simmons and Carolyn Pride Bulls, born on November 25, 1960 in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.
She completed her primary and secondary schooling in the Tuskegee City School system.
Upon completion of middle school she attended Woodward Academy in College Park, Georgia graduating in 1979, while at Woodward Academy she ran track and received the ‘Outstanding Citizens Award.’
Wanting to further her education she attended Howard University in Washington, D.C, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations in 1984. During her time at Howard, she pledged the prestigious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated in the winter of 1982.
On February 15, 1992, Gail married Joseph F. P. Jenkins at Woodward Academy’s Chapel; through their union the couple welcomed a beautiful baby in September of 1996, Carson Maria.
Gail began her professional career with the City of Atlanta in 1988 working in Special Events, eventually becoming the Special Events Coordinator. While working with the city she helped coordinate major events like the 1996 Olympics, the Atlanta Gay Pride Parade, the Dogwood Festival, and the National Black Arts Festival. Thoroughly enjoying her position with the city, Gail had to put her health and family first and choose to retire in 2003 on disability.
Gail was a member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church in Tuskegee, AL.
Gail will be remembered by her family and friends as a well organized, caring, strong, and giving person who made time for the ones she loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Carolyn Bulls; two uncles, Arthur D. Pride of Washington DC and Albert C (Anona) Bulls, Jr.; and one aunt, Althea Bulls Williams.
She is survived by her daughter, Carson Maria Jenkins; her husband, Joseph Jenkins; two aunts, Kate B. (Bernard) Lafayette and Ethel B. Elsberry both of Tuskegee, AL; her mother-in-law, Barbara Ann Jenkins of Fairburn, GA; sister-in-law, Karen (Bernard) Paige of Fairburn, GA, brother-in-law David Jenkins of Fairburn, GA; Stuart (Tundra) Jenkins of Sharpsburg, GA and a host of loving friends, sorority sisters, nieces, nephews, and former co-workers.
Nwaka Mullins Hughes says
I will miss our wonderful talks and your great wisdom that you shared so freely. You were my mentor, my friend and my Soror and for those things and many more I am grateful for our over 25 year journey together. I will miss you, Gail.
The Lord said, ” Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will now make you ruler over many things. Enter into the Joy of your Lord.” Amen Matthew 25:23
Lessie Simpson Cofield says
Dear Joe and Carson,
Gail will truly be missed for her kind and sincere spirit. I will always remember our fun times while undergraduates at Howard University and as line sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Chapter. My daughter and I will always fondly remember our visits with Gail at your home. Please know that I am praying for you to find peace and have strength during this difficult time. Keep the faith and remember, “Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” (Psalms 30:5 KJV).
David Jenkins says
Gail Bulls-Jenkins aka Skee Wee as I called her and she only called me Brother n Law all these years 😁 By far she was the most organized and positive person I ever met !! Never ever complained about anything with I truly admired about her the most!! We would talk about so many things and when I stopped by to visit her I always took time to show her all the pics and videos along my travels she enjoyed them andWe would say to me You know I been there too!! So many great memories to reflect upon thanks to her I too became a better person in alot of ways She and I had a greeting when I came to visit and when I would depart it was Skee Wee Man Truly a Blessing to have you in my Life for sure Thank you Gail for all the talks walks ,free tickets, etc I’m crying because the Void of you is Real and I know exactly what you would say Negro Please its going to be alright !! I’m so grateful to have had you in my life thank you for being so Kindhearted and showing us all that Life is Precious and Like you always told me I’m doing the Best I can No Complaints !! God has an Angel with you for sure and we all miss you greatly especially me !! Don’t worry I got Carson to pick at now and shes so much like you in many ways!! My Brother JoJo picked the pieces where you laid the foundation in her early years!! So many great memories!! RIP Skee Wee Gail Bulls-Jenkins Love always Bro n Law
Todd Sentell says
As president of the Woodward Academy class of 1979, and speaking for our class, we wish the family the very best wishes as we remember our good friend, Gail, and the great times together we shared.
Lisa Hughes Copeland says
Prayers for your family as they Remember your strength and goodness.
Shari Simpson says
My deepest condolences to Joe and Carson on your loss of a wonderful, loving wife and mother. I am reflecting on the time that my children (Sarah and Dru Simpson) spent with your family and will always cherish those memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Gail, I am comforted in knowing you rest in heavenly peace with mom and dad.
Patricia Shields says
We will miss our loving cousin. She was always such a positive light. Family was so important to her. We loved her and she will live in our hearts forever.
The Pride sisters
Damani Williams says
I was incredibly blessed with the opportunity to have known Gail, and I shall forever cherish loving memories of her. My sincere condolences to Joe and Carson during this most difficult time. And the Lord said, ”I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Ghazaleh Semnani says
Sweet Gail, I’m sad by the news of your passing. You were always a great friend and will forever stay in my heart. You will be missed ♥️
Tiffany White says
Ms. Gail was a true gem, I have been searching for contact for her for many years. I had the pleasure of working with her as an intern in the Special Events office back in 2002-2003 through an internship program with Morris Brown College. My condolences to the family.