Gayle always  made room on her lap for my three children during story time at the library.  She made such an impact on everyone that knew her.  She will be greatly missed!   
Much love & Respect,
Amy Howie

Aunt Gayle I also want to thank you for teaching me to love Country Music . So from now on when I listen to my Country Music I will remember you . Love you forever and always.  Rest in peace .

Dear Aunt Gayle I love you  and will miss you dearly. I will always remember the good times we had at all the WSOC family reunions . All the family reunions and most of all teaching me how to cross stitch . And thank you  for loving and caring for  our family.  Rest in peace my sweet Aunt Gayle  and give all our loved ones a Big hug and kiss from me and that I  will see them all soon  someday 💕.  Love you always and forever.  Your Niece  Loretta.

Aunt Gayle I will miss you the most!

Love your nephew,

Jason Paul Richbourg

My heart is broken still hard to believe my sister my friend my coffee buddy my cat friend I will forever miss our text our calls our chats about everything the cats the tar heel games Alabama a lot of devastated time God word we shared a lot  you are at peace now no more pain  will miss you always like I always text you I love you sunshine ❤️

My Dear Gayle,You were just a little tot and all your Sisters, Hilda “Cookie” Price, Joyce Ann Deese, Shirley Simpson Banks; and brother, Junior Lee Simpson. Lived next door to us on Morgan Mill Road,  Monroe in the 1950. s Those were some  Great easy going times and how the world has changed. You were a bright shinning Star in all our lives . Thank you for being part of out lives at that time.
Joel (Von) Simpson

I will never forget my beloved neighbor ms gayle. I used to spend countless hours at her house talking and eating lettuce with sea salt on it or eating popcorn or our favorite petite pickles! I will never forget all the times I would run across the street to play with chipper and Nick. The amazing times when she would watch me ride my horse up and down the road from her front porch. The baseball games we would sit and watch together and how she would explain everything that was happening in the game. Ms gayle, you were always the kindest soul and loving person who loved me like your own. I will forever miss you and love you. Give my mama a big hug for me in heaven and a kiss to chipper and nick. Until we meet again 🙏🏼💙

Mrs. Simpson was my second grade teacher and she also taught my sister Amy. I always remembered her as a HUGE fan of the Alabama music group. She was a wonderful teacher and friend and will be greatly missed 💔🙏🏻

I had the pleasure of working with Gayle at New Salem Elementary where I was a Spanish Fles teacher.  As so many of the staff and community were, Gayle welcomed me there and I felt at home.  Later I ran into her a few times when she worked at Union Co Public Library and we always had some nice chats - I always left with a smile in my heart. I'm glad to have shared some time with her on this earth,and I know she is at peace and rejoicing in Heaven. Prayers for comfort, strength, peace to her relatives, friends and neighbors. Let's share her example of kindness to cats and humans alike! Debbie Moats

I never saw Gayle but what we would have a good laugh! Smile down on us sweet sister, we'll all soon be home together. ❤️

So very sorry for your loss. I met Gayle online at first. Then our mutual friend, Bill Mimbs passed  away. He was security for Alabama. She may a trip to GA. To visit his grave. Every 6 months she would order flowers for his grave and have me place them on his grave. My son races dirt track so she wanted a racing t shirt of his . She always kept in touch and we loved her dearly. She will always be remembered. 
Lisa Curl Stevenson
DUBLIN. GA.

Gayle was the sweetest person you could ever know.  I met Gayle in August, 1975 and for 2 years we roomed together at UNCC.  On campus where you would see Gayle, you would see me.  We had lots of fun trips to the mountains, the beach and to Hathaway's Chicken for many lunches.  Gayle gave her heart and soul to everything she did and to everyone she met.  She was a tremendous teacher and loved what she did.  
My Tribute here to her comes from a section of Winnie the Pooh's Grand Adventure-  "If ever there is tomorrow, when we're not together, there's something you must remember, You're braver than you believe, and Stronger than you seem, and Smarter than you think.  But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you." 
Love you to the moon and back sweet Gayle!
Your roomie, Cindy

Dear Sweet Aunt Gayle, 
I been trying to find the words to express the feelings I have had the past couple days since I got the phone call from Amanda that you had passed. The only word or words I can think of is, Home. Your finally home. Back home with Grandma Ruby, Grandpa Judge, Nannie Deese, Paw Paw Ray, Cookie & Junior among other family members I've heard you speak of seeing again. I've received numerous messages from people telling me things I already knew about you. You was so special to so many people to not only our family but numerous students, parents, church family, co-workers. To me you was Gayle. Your time on Earth maybe done but your love and memories will last for generations and a lifetime. I'm going to miss our Braves game talks and messages saying "DID YOU SEE THAT?" I'll be sure to holler "Did you see that Gayle" Well I've spoke enough, even though you always said I was a man of few words. I've grown up now and I get my talking from you. I Love you Aunt Gayle. One more thing..  HOW BOUT'CHA ALABAMA.. ROLL ON!!!! 

Gayle was a life-long friend.  She always had a smile for all.  We were friends from church at Mill Creek Baptist Church.  She was a hard worker and has left a special place in the hearts of a lot of people.  She touched the lives of many and was a life model for a lot of kids growing up.  She will be remembered by so many people. RIP Gayle and say "hello" to all of our loved ones.  


Gayle had a way of touching your heart with her smile. I used to see her at the library spreading the joy of reading and her kindness 
that was shown to others. She will certainly be missed, but not forgotten by her friends and family.  May God Bless her family.


I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to know Gayle.  She was a lovely person who spread her cheer and laughter to  all she came in contact with.  I know that Jesus welcomed her home with open arms!


OBITUARY

Judgia Gayle Simpson

June 30, 1952 – September 7, 2023

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe

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