She was born April 2, 1955, to Mary Josey and Herman Kinkens and attended school at Stewart Training School, Stewart Middle, and Martin County High School. Gail was a member of St. Paul AME Church from an early age. She was preceded in death by her father, Hermon Kinkens and her son, David Kenneth Bryant. She is survived by her mother, Mary Josey; her daughters, Penny Josey, Mary Beth Bryant, and Brittiny Josey; her sons, Michael Rogers, Emanuel Rogers, and Roosevelt Josey; Grandchildren; Porcha Baker, Edwin Baker, Marquavious Wilson, Nia Studstill, Emani Rogers, Emanuel Rogers Jr., Beautitul Rogers, Amarrie Taylor, Kadeidra Gadson, Deonte Rarrieck, Thersa Miller, La’Mya Miller, Dallas Josey, and Koby Josey; Great-grandchildren; Audreyonnia Reid, LaTanery McDonald, LaKhajia McDonald, LaTavia McDonald, LaAsiah McDonald, Legend Wilson, Ja’Ziyah Ross, Natalia Namath, Jervis Howard, Nicolai Baker, and Saskia Baker; 1 great-great grandchild; Ry’Khia Sowell; her brother, Jermaine Thompson; her favorite cousin, Betty Baker “FAT”; her Godson, Thomas Davis; her best friend, Cathy Pearson, as well as a host of other family and friends.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later time. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Gail Francine Josey.
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