Gail Broussard Wilson, lovingly known by her family and friends as “Gail Beth”, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, teacher, and beloved Pastor’s wife. Her life was dedicated to her Savior Lord Jesus and her family. She fought the good fight, ran her race, and she has obtained her prize.
Throughout her life she served her family, being married to the love of her life, her Kirbyville star football player, Jerry Thomas Wilson. She stood by his side for 55 years, being his inspiration and soulmate in their service to God’s people for some 40 years. Even until the moment God took her by the hand, she was witnessing to those all around her of God’s love and faithfulness.
She leaves behind her husband, Jerry Thomas Wilson; children, Becky (Robert) Barker, Lori (Donnie) Parker, Renee’ (David) Abshire, Jerry Lee (Gidget) Wilson, and Ricky Wilson; grandchildren, Jeremy Parker, Candice Parker Campbell, Chase Parker, Brittany Abshire, Sheree Abshire McCarty, Becky Abshire, Gabriel Caldwell, Elyssa Barker, and Grayce Barker; great-grandchildren, Ethan Parker, Nick Parker, Dax Parker, Cayden Campbell, Caleb Campbell, Sarah Parker, and Braxton McCarty; sisters, Sharon Broussard, Sheila Broussard; brothers, Dailey Broussard, John David Broussard, and Greg Broussard.
Waiting to meet her on her arrival at 4:55 am on April 3, 2014, were her mom, Rose Broussard; dad, Fulton Broussard; brother, Gerald Broussard; granddaughter, Maigon Abshire; brother, Gerald Broussard, and a host of family and friends who went before her.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be her son-in-law, David Abshire and nephew, Steven Saunders. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm., Friday at the funeral home in Orange.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chase Campbell, Jeremy Parker, Chase Parker, Robert Barker, Kevin Saunders, and Donnie Parker. Honorary pallbearers are Gabriel Caldwell, Trey McCarty.
Condolences
The Gardiner Family
April 5, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to all the family. May God comfort, as only He can.
Laura (Rodrigue) Kirby (Bobby)
April 4, 2014
To: Rev. Jerry Wilson, Lori, Becky, Renee, Jerry (Jr.), Ricky & Family.. I pray for your comfort and strength that only the Lord can give, as your Mother would want you to depend on. I remember the jolly & joyful way about her. Also, the good times we all had together. Take the legacy left to you & continue to run with diligence! I wish I could attend the funeral & give all of you a hug. Trusting for a beautiful service in your Mother's/Wife's memory tomorrow. Thinking of You and Much Love, Laura (Rodrigue) Kirby (Bobby)
Felicia R.
April 4, 2014
Felicia R. purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of Gail Wilson.
Love, Sharon Kay And Greig
April 4, 2014
Love, Sharon Kay and Greig purchased the Lavender Love Bouquet for the family of Gail Wilson.
Sharon Broussard
April 3, 2014
Gail, you will always be my big sister- I love you, Sharon Kay
Cheryl Daigle
April 3, 2014
Cheryl Daigle lit a candle in memory of Gail Wilson
Ray Morris
April 3, 2014
Renee' and family I'm so sorry for your loss.
Albet Garza
April 3, 2014
To Becky and her family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you and your family and give you peace knowing that your mother is with our Savior Jesus Christ. Albert Garza
J. B. & Jimmie Lou James
April 3, 2014
OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR BIG SWEET FAMILY. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY WE SHARE @ THIS TIME. WHAT A SWEET MEMORIAL HER LIVE HAS EXHIBITED IN THE WAY SHE LOVED HER LORD AND ALL THE TIMES SHE'S WITNESSED HER FAITH IN HER LORD JESUS CHRIST. YES YOU'LL MISS HER BUT ONLY GOD CAN FILL THAT VOID IN THIS LIFE WE LIVE BUT WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY THAT WILL BE WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN!!! FRIENDS IN CHRIST-ALWAYS MUCH PRAYERS, J. B. & JIMMIE LOU JAMES & BRITNEY
Cetha Wade Haure
April 3, 2014
To Becky, Jerry and Family - So sorry to hear of your loss. Gail and I were classmates at Stark High. I have lost touch over the years but I wanted you to know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Cetha Wade Haure