Obituary of Gail Gurley

Virginia Gail Upchurch Gurley, 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Gail spent nearly her entire life in Talladega. She worked as a Registered Nurse for many years at Citizens Baptist Medical Center. She had a kind, loving heart and volunteered often delivering meals for the Red Door Kitchen. She enjoyed spending time with her family in Talladega, as well as at her home in Fairhope, AL. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Talladega, and attended City Hope Church in Daphne, AL. She was a devoted wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Jerry Gurley; children, Emily (Heath) Dean, Wesley (Meagan) Sheffield; stepchildren, Shannon (Scott) Stephens, Robbyn (Jason) Lawson, and Jennifer Gurley. She was "GiGi" to her grandchildren, Tanyon, Caleb, Ellis, and Sunnovah Dean, Hunter and Miles Sheffield, Cody and Kayla Collins, and Tyler and Nolan Lawson; brothers, Jim (Debbie) Upchurch and Elliott (Lori) Upchurch; nephews, Langdon Upchurch and Conerly Upchurch; and devoted family guardian, Selena Richardson. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Virginia Upchurch. Special thanks to Brookwood Baptist Medical Center medical staff, especially Dr. Brian Adler, Dr. Michael Littleton, Dr. Sandra Tincher, Dr. Roland Dumas and the CCU Unit. Visitation for Mrs. Gurley will be Saturday, December 19, 2020 beginning at 1pm, followed by a funeral service at 2pm at Usrey Funeral Home chapel. Services will be officiated by Reverend Darryl Wood and Reverend Robert Klotz. Interment at Pine Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum immediately following. Pallbearers will be Randy Jackson, Tim Griffin, Jim Hare, Tommy Spears, Daniel Cofield, and David Yates. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 696, Talladega, AL 35160 and City Hope Church, 29964 St Basil St, Daphne AL 36526. Online condolences may be offered at www.usreyfuneralhome.com. Usrey Funeral Home in Talladega will direct services.