In loving remembrance of Cousin Gail Crumpler Pridgen's 80th birthday anniversary, I send warm thoughts to Cousin Lee Pridgen and the rest of her family. I can't add anything to the tribute I wrote in 2014, except to say that I'm remembering Cousin Lee on this special day.

Joyce and I treasured our time with Gail! When the two of them (Joyce and Gail) were together they often whispered and laughed about things none of the rest of us will ever know. Lee, your Mom was such a special lady and always a friend to me and then to my beloved wife.

Lee....thoughts and prayers on the way....be strong...and think happy times.....

I remember Cousin Gail as a lovely little girl who always seemed to be smiling. Mom and I spent about three months living near her and her family in Watha when Mom and I drove from Pittsburgh to St. Petersburg in 1944. (We were staying at Granny Crumpler’s house.) From what I can recall, Gail was inclined to stay in the background and not put herself forward. I played mostly with Willis, who was just a few months older than I, and years later Mom and I were entertained by Gail’s husband, who gave us a lot of laughs. Meanwhile, Gail was quietly supportive of the men in her life and accomplished many things that I was not aware of till now.

I knew that Aunt Myrtle, a favorite of mine, had taken care of Granny in her declining years, but was not aware than Gail had helped out, too. That must have taken a good deal of dedication on young Gail’s part. Later God blessed Gail and Merle with Lee, and they have been true blessings to one another.

I am privileged to have known them.

RIP Gail.

Beautiful memorial, Lee to honor your Mom. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Lee, your Mom & Dad were two of the sweetest & nicest people in the Crumpler family - what a lifetime of memories you & all of us 'Crumpler's have such wonderful memories of all. Gail was always smiling & helpful just like her Mother - Myrtle was the top of all tops. Tommy & I loved them so much !!!! Maybe one day we can have a reunion of the Ike, Willard, Cora, Leona & others in that generation??
Let's all think about it, much love to you for keeping all of us up to date.

Lee, This is a wonderful tribute to your mother. She would be so proud of you if she could only talk to you. As I said before, you did your best, and there again, if she could have told you, she would have said son you have always been with me and taken the best care that any son could have. God bless you, Lee.