In Memory Of
Gail S. Rowe
1945
2018
Gail S. Rowe
October 20, 1945 — February 14, 2018
In Loving Memory of
Gail S. Rowe
1945 - 2018
Gail S. Rowe entered this world October 20, 1945, the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Mells Jackson, Jr. in St. Louis, Missouri. She departed this life on February 14, 2018 at the age of 72 surrounded by loving family in Dayton, Ohio.
Gail lived a life of service in education and leadership. For family, church and community, she could be counted on to step up to challenges, face them head on, but always with grace and decorum. Gail was a warrior for education, especially for the underserved within the public system. She retired after 35 years with Dayton Public Schools in an extensive and illustrious career.
Gail achieved Golden Soror status (50 years) with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Eta Omega Chapter.
A faithful member of New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was Congregation President (12 years), President of Perpetua Circle (women's group) and served on the New Hope Child Care Board of Trustees, as well as many other committees.
She was a proud alumnus of Fisk University (1967) continuing the legacy of her father and grandfather. She was a leader in the region's Fisk Alumnus group.
Gail was preceded in death by her beloved father, Dr. Arthur Mells Jackson, Jr.
Survivors include her precious mother, Florence Marie Jackson; a loving son and daughter-in-law, Garrett Michael (Sharifa) Rowe; three granddaughters, Nia Mychael, Ivy Simone and Janeé Shani ; two brothers, Alan Geoffrey (Lowakea) Jackson and Arnold Warren Jackson; a great-niece she raised, Katelyn Jackson; devoted nieces, Jasmine (Corwin) Lanier; Javonn Jackson; Brooke Burks; nephew Jeremy Jackson; cherished great-niece and nephews, Corinne, Jaylen, Jacorey, Keirra, Jada, and Davonn; special cousins, Lynn Renea Edmonson Cummings and David Lawrence Edmonson, Jr.; devoted friends, Linda Ford, Cheryl Knight-Phillips, Benette DeCoux and Naomi Davis; the Rowe Family with whom she remained close, and a host of other dear aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Gail requested that donations in her memory be made to either: The Brunner Literacy Center, 4825 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416 or Beta Eta Omega Chapter, P.O. Box 24242, Dayton, OH 45424, Attn: Ebony Jewels & Gems *If writing a check, please indicate in the memo line "In memory of Gail S. Rowe"
Visitation: Sunday, February 25, 2018; 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Services: Sunday, February 25, 2018; 2:00 p.m.
New Hope Lutheran Church
2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton, Ohio
Gail S. Rowe
1945 - 2018
Gail S. Rowe entered this world October 20, 1945, the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Mells Jackson, Jr. in St. Louis, Missouri. She departed this life on February 14, 2018 at the age of 72 surrounded by loving family in Dayton, Ohio.
Gail lived a life of service in education and leadership. For family, church and community, she could be counted on to step up to challenges, face them head on, but always with grace and decorum. Gail was a warrior for education, especially for the underserved within the public system. She retired after 35 years with Dayton Public Schools in an extensive and illustrious career.
Gail achieved Golden Soror status (50 years) with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Eta Omega Chapter.
A faithful member of New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was Congregation President (12 years), President of Perpetua Circle (women's group) and served on the New Hope Child Care Board of Trustees, as well as many other committees.
She was a proud alumnus of Fisk University (1967) continuing the legacy of her father and grandfather. She was a leader in the region's Fisk Alumnus group.
Gail was preceded in death by her beloved father, Dr. Arthur Mells Jackson, Jr.
Survivors include her precious mother, Florence Marie Jackson; a loving son and daughter-in-law, Garrett Michael (Sharifa) Rowe; three granddaughters, Nia Mychael, Ivy Simone and Janeé Shani ; two brothers, Alan Geoffrey (Lowakea) Jackson and Arnold Warren Jackson; a great-niece she raised, Katelyn Jackson; devoted nieces, Jasmine (Corwin) Lanier; Javonn Jackson; Brooke Burks; nephew Jeremy Jackson; cherished great-niece and nephews, Corinne, Jaylen, Jacorey, Keirra, Jada, and Davonn; special cousins, Lynn Renea Edmonson Cummings and David Lawrence Edmonson, Jr.; devoted friends, Linda Ford, Cheryl Knight-Phillips, Benette DeCoux and Naomi Davis; the Rowe Family with whom she remained close, and a host of other dear aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Gail requested that donations in her memory be made to either: The Brunner Literacy Center, 4825 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416 or Beta Eta Omega Chapter, P.O. Box 24242, Dayton, OH 45424, Attn: Ebony Jewels & Gems *If writing a check, please indicate in the memo line "In memory of Gail S. Rowe"
Visitation: Sunday, February 25, 2018; 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Services: Sunday, February 25, 2018; 2:00 p.m.
New Hope Lutheran Church
2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton, Ohio
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