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Gail McPherson Obituary

Gail McPherson Charleston - Gail Elizabeth McPherson, 63, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at her home after a short illness. The relatives and friends of Ms. Gail E. McPherson are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Northbridge Baptist Church, 1160 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407. Entombment will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens on Highway 61. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday evening, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. Gail's guestbook can be signed online at CharlestonFunerals.com. Gail was born in Charleston on July 12, 1953, a daughter of the late William Ray and Helen Adams McPherson. She graduated from Middleton High School, and immediately began her lifelong career as a flight attendant and was currently employed by American Airlines. She was currently attending Northbridge Baptist Church. She is survived by five brothers: Gerald McPherson and his wife Lillian, William Ray McPherson III and his wife Terri, Joseph McPherson, Gary McPherson and his wife Karen, and Marty McPherson, all of Charleston. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews; her special feline friend, Munchkin; and her special friends and neighbors, David and Helen Savard. Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Rd., North Charleston, SC 29406. Arrangements by James A. McAlister Inc. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2016.

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Tara Wear

July 19, 2023

I still think of Gail and the friendship we developed as flight attendants. I am so sorry she´s not with you but know she´s in your hearts.

Debbie Williams

August 25, 2016

I will continue to smile when I think of Gail as she always made me laugh out loud with her natural wit and humor. We flew together many times and I always will remember her for her ability to make a lot of people laugh. I will miss her dearly and I will always remember her. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO HER FAMILY...FROM DEBBIE WILLIAMS

Shelley Reynolds

August 22, 2016

I will always have happy memories of our flights together. My thoughts and prayers are with Gail's family.

kay Hyman

July 30, 2016

On behalf of Charleston animal society I want to express our sincerest sympathy for your loss of Ms Gail. We are so grateful you chose to honor her by asking for donations to the care of animals in our community. Your kind gesture will leave a legacy of hope for homeless animals. Thank you so much. For the animals I am Kay Hyman

Felecia LaBoard-Jenkins

July 26, 2016

May you rest in peace and soar high as you did in life. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. God bless her family as they endure this emotional loss.

Sheri Holcomb

July 26, 2016

I will miss seeing her smiling face:) Started with Piedmont in 1987 and US airline peeps grew up together and we were Family. Prayers for her family. Know she was loved by many!! Xo

Stephen Hammonds

July 25, 2016

Such a sweet and kind human being! Always had a smile on her face and a joy to be around. Knew Gail for over 27 years as employees of Piedmont, USAirways and now American Airlines! RIP my friend I will miss you!
Stephen Hammonds

Kat Stikeleather

July 25, 2016

I knew Gail from work. Saddened by her passing. Hoping her loved ones find peace and comfort in God's loving grace during this difficult time. Many prayers and thoughts.

Pam Smith

July 25, 2016

I was so sad to hear about Gayle's passing. I have a lot of fond memories of her when we lived in Wespanee. Heaven just received another angel..Thoughts and prayers are being sent to all of her brothers and other family members.

Tara Wear

July 25, 2016

I live in the Charelston area and knew Gail from work. She was always so funny and kind. I'm so saddened by her sudden passing and sending lots of prayers and love to her family.

Gina Hall Kent

July 25, 2016

My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Jim Herman

July 24, 2016

Very sorry for your loss.

Cindy- Grady Nigels

July 24, 2016

I am very sorry to hear of Gail's passing, my prayers are with all of the family.

July 24, 2016

my prayer and thoughts are with the Mcpherson family.im going to miss gail coming in the airport.

July 24, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 24, 2016

I was so sorry to hear about Gail's passing. I've always had wonderful memories of her and your family. May her memory be eternal. Praying for all of you during this time.

Fontaine Battistelli

Lynn Benasutti (Herring)

July 24, 2016

Thoughts & prayers for the McPherson family!

Jimmy Gray

July 24, 2016

My prayers are with you Gerald, Liallian and family.

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