Gail Vinson
Gail Vinson
Gail Vinson

Obituary of Gail Jacobs Vinson

Gail Jacobs Vinson, age 77, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday January 25, 2018 at CMC main division. She was a native Charlottean born to the late Dr. Julian Jacobs and Louise Manke Jacobs. Gail attended Myers Park High School and attended Ashley Hall. She continued her education at Queens College in Charlotte, NC. She married and began her family in the 1960's and then began her work career as a Preschool Teacher and later became the director of the Myers Park UMC Preschool program, where she remained for an amazing 30 years. She was loved by many many children and will be long remembered for the gift of her kindness. In addition to working for the preschool Gail was a member of Myers Park UMC for her entire life. She made lifelong friends at Myers Park UMC with the group of teachers who were also her lifetime friends. Gail loved to cook for her family and friends and enjoyed entertaining guests in her home. She was a master gardener specializing in flower gardening. She was very proud of her yard growing a large variety of flowers. Gail was an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction and a life-long member of various book clubs, often hosting the Tree Top Readers at her home. As a single parent during a time where that was not common she devoted her life to raising her daughter and son, and was most proud of them as adults. The truest loves of her life were her three grandchildren. She shared a special bond between grandparent and grandchild. Gail is survived by her daughter Sherill Anne (Sheri) Straughn and her husband Jim of Charlotte, NC and her son Edward L. (Trey) Vinson III and his wife Kathy of Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by her adoring grandchildren, Erich, William, and Taylor Anne; her nephew Michael Jacobs and his wife Shelby and their daughter Lachlyn; and Ann Hardee a family friend for over 20 years. In addition to her late parents Gail is preceded in death by her twin brothers Phil and Bill Jacobs and her late former husband Edward L. Vinson Jr. A celebration of Gail's life will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 2:00PM at Myers Park UMC, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207. The family will visit with friends immediately following in Jubilee Hall. Interment will be private. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the excellent care and compassion shown to their mother by Dr. Justin Swartz and the Levine Cancer Institute. Contributions in Gail's memory may be made to The Levine Children's Cancer Center c/o LCH or to Myers Park UMC Preschool Program; or to the Humane Society of Charlotte, 2700 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203 Arrangements in care of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service. Please share online condolences @ www.hankinsandwhittington.com
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Celebration of Life

JAN 29. 02:00 PM Myers Park United Methodist Church 1501 Queens Road Charlotte, NC, US
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