Jeanie Eleat Gay, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 20, 2023 at Oakland Cemetery.
Survivors include a loving and devoted companion Karriem B. Shabazz, sister Almentha Gay Barber, niece Shanna A. Barber (Sherman), nephew Otis Simmons III, great-nephew Shannon K. Henry, godson Adrian Kenard Tropper and a host relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ira Gay, Jr. (Genie), mother, Thomasena Ellis Gay Doyle and sister, Wanda Gay Simmons.
Jeannie, thanks for your friendship since our time together as classmates at Griffin School in elementary and junior high. You were always kind to me and caring. Wow. The last time we saw each other was for a Bernyce Hall Clausell Reunion. May peace abide with your loved ones here on earth. With greatest sympathy and condolences. Cheryl Seals Mobley-Gonzalez
With Deepest Sympathy π for your family.God knows best and Jesus Lives and she will to on the other side of the veil in Jesus Christ name. I met Jeanie when we worked at Centel.We had a lot of fun days there and I know she will be miss π RIP
Rest In Peace My Friend; May God Bless Your Family During Their Time Of Sorrow
Beverly Davis
Donna Ward , Tallahassee
My Condolences to Ms. Gay family and friends. We went to school together also Church at Philadelphia .. I can't imagine you no longer here.. it's been years but your memory still hold a part of my heart.. your sister Wanda is awaiting at the gates .. RIP.ππ½ππ½ππ½
Rest in God's paradise Jeanie, memories from Griffin Jr High as a classmate.
Minnie Jenkins Burke
To the family of Jeanie- I know that we never lose the people we love, even to death. Jeanie's love for people and life leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. She always had an infectious smile and she was such a caring and compassionate person. Her years working at FAMU made a difference in so many lives that she touched. I will truly miss her and I'm lighting a candle in her honor. May God continue to comfort the family and I am sending you love, strength and peace. Michelle B. Jones, Tallahassee, FL
To my sweet dear cousin Jeanie Gay. I can't believe you left me. I will not ever forget you. Sleep on cuz. You always made a way to call me no matter what or where I was. You were the one that kept up with the Gay family. I love you Jeanie Gay. Your cousin Stacey Smith Shuler
I grew up in Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Springfield, admiring Jeanie. she had some of the best pair of legs in town. Beautiful smile and fun to be with. She is reunited with her Grandmother, Mrs. Mary Gay and her cousin Harold Gay
God Bless Jeanie and God Bless the
My heartfelt condolences to the family, I will truly miss you cousin Jeanieππ½π Love Leslie
I attended Jr High with Jeanie many years ago; happy memories of the past. Sending my heartfelt sympathies to her family. May God grant you loving peace and comfort. Constance Evans Russell
We were friends since 7th grade at Griffin. You will be sadly missed. Sincerely, Carolyn Martin
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