Gail Shuford Obituary
The memory of Gail Shuford (Batesville, Mississippi), born in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away on May 9, 2026 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Gail departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Gail may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Gail leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parent Jesse Edward; her husband Mark Byron Shuford, Sr.; her son Mark Byron Shuford, Jr.; and her sister Alice Grace Malone. She is survived by: her children, Gail Farmer Price (James) of Southaven, MS, Donna Farmer Quinn (Danny) of Collierville, TN and John Byron Farmer, III (Garner) of Grayton, FL.; and her grandchildren, Eric Caldwell (Heather), Kyle Caldwell (Victoria) and Daniel Quinn (Elizabeth).
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Forrest Memorial Park (340 MS-35, Batesville, MS 38606). A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
