Gayle Ann Simpson

June 22, 1950 - March 23, 2024

Obituary

Gayle A. Simpson, of Bay, AR departed this life Saturday, March 23rd at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 1 day. She was born June 22, 1950 to the late Irvy Andrew Rusher and Ellen Lucille Walters Whitaker. Gayle operated the Gee Street Antique Mall for several years and loved to flower garden. She is preceded in death by her husband, A. Gale Simpson; daughter, Sandra Brokaw; her parents; step-father, Isac “Garvin” Whitaker; two brothers, Rondal Lee Rusher, LaVaughn Rusher; and grandson, Brian Simpson. She is survived by three sons, Darrell Keith Simpson, Terry Gene Simpson both of Bay, AR, Jerry (Cindy) Lynn Simpson of Jonesboro, AR; two brothers Fred Rusher of Jonesboro, AR, Bobby Rusher of Herget, AR; two sisters, Sharon Whitaker, Shirley Long, both of Bay, AR; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life wil be Saturday, April 6th from 2 - 6 at Bay Community Center in Bay, AR. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"I was going through the obituaries and I knew ti's sweet face was familiar. My friend from the antique mall. I'd wonder for quite sometime what had happened to the mall, to her. She was alwaycso sweet and so pleasant to talk with. I hated see that she'd passed. I've miss our lil chats. I'm so sorry to her family and loved ones for their loss. Sending prayers for you all. God bless!

Pamela Spears, Jonesboro

February 15, 2025

"I'm for your love sorry for the family she was such a great lady and a friend and a friend no more for years she was always great and kind we're going to miss you I have no need for years and years and you'll always be in my heart from your friend Martha gard

Martha ann gard, Trumann arkansas

April 21, 2024

"Mom I miss you so much. You was so much to. You are my best friend and I'm lost without you. I am trying to do everything you asked of. It's not fair, I know I have loved one but feel so alone.

Jerry , JONESBORO

April 10, 2024

"Sorry for you loss , prayers

Anita LaForte,

April 3, 2024

"We love you and will miss you so much. You were always a wonderful and caring sister and sister-in-law.

Freddie & Bonnie Rusher, Jonesboro, AR,

April 2, 2024

"I love you grandma R.I.P you will be dearly missed fly high with grandpa

Ashley Simpson, Waynesville mo

March 27, 2024

"She was a sweet lady. I went in the flea market all the time. She was always greeting you and helping if you asked. Sorry to hear about her passing. My Prayers go to her family.

Margaret Martin , Jonesboro

March 27, 2024

"I miss you so much already. Love you and fly high until we meet again

NaTosha Harper, Jonesboro

March 26, 2024

"Sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for your family.

Gregory (Donna) Allen, Muskogee, OK

March 26, 2024

"I'm sorry for your loss terry, I'll be praying for you and your family.

Jimmy Moser, Batesville

March 26, 2024

"Rest easy Ms. Gayle you are loved by many and respected by many more. I had the pleasure of building a great friendship with you and total respect. I believe not only i can say but several will agree you was a very strong woman that loved her family. We will meet again..

Penny, Paragould Ar

March 26, 2024

"I'm so sorry. your mom was a wonderful person I loved seeing her and talking to her at the store

Angel Dye,

March 25, 2024

"I will miss you so much aunt Gail you are with the lord now watching over all of us you will be deeply missed

Melissa , Harrisburg

March 25, 2024

"I love you sweet lady,one of the best to have by your side..we both knew how much we loved each other and understood why we didn’t visit when in the hospital.Still waiting for my Pineapple upside cake with gooey sides….watch over us all…

Bobby &Glenda Rusher, Bay

March 25, 2024

"I will always love you ma! I got your baby boy from here on out and always. Love always your daughter in law Cindy

Lacinda Simpson , Jonesboro, AR

March 25, 2024