Gail Edwards Sifford

Gail Edwards Sifford, 76, of Charlotte, NC passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Lake Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Indian Trail. She was born on March 23, 1948 in Pageland, SC, the youngest of two children born to Joseph Worth Edwards and Virginia Presson Edwards. She was a graduate of Garinger High School. Gail then went on to attend UNC Greensboro and ultimately received her degree as an English Major from UNC Charlotte. Blessed with an ability to sort numbers and data, Gail worked for IBM as a clerical and financial clerk for over 30 years. She also was employed at Parks & Co. Upon retirement, she enjoyed being part of Garinger Girls and spending time with friends and family. Gail was an avid reader who enjoyed reading multiple books at a time and she also loved watching classic movies. In addition, she was very interested in genealogy; documenting family lineage and history at official positions in both district and state levels for the DAR and UDC. Most of all, Gail loved the Lord and spending time with others. She fiercely shared that love of God through fellowship and bible study groups. She often participated in multiple study groups at a time as well as serving as a leader for Bible Study Fellowship for Women. Through his mother, Gail met the love of her life in John Robert Sifford. They married, made a home and raised two children: Stephanie and Brad, in Charlotte, NC. In addition to working for IBM and her other life activities, she was blessed to be called Mom and also “GG”. Her grandson, William, who she called “her sunshine” shared a close bond and spoke weekly. The two loved to spend time together getting coffee and frequenting bookstores, sharing a love of reading and stories together. Gail is survived by her two children whom she adored, Stephanie Sifford Westhues (JT) of Normal, Illinois, and their son William and John Bradford Sifford (Valerie Harris) of Indian Trail, NC, and his stepchildren: Zach and Preston. She is also survived by her brother, Joe Edwards (Carol) of Indian Trail. Gail is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, John Robert Sifford. Gail was a gracious woman who loved her family and her Lord. She had a heart for so many and loved seeing and believing in the beauty of life and God’s creations. Memorials may be made to Children’s National Hospital of Washington, D.C. Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, The Ronald McDonald House, St. John’s Baptist Church or the charity of one’s choice. Gail’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. A visitation for friends and family will be held from 4P.M. to 7P.M on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Lowe-Nedoo Funeral Home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road in Matthews.. The family will greet friends for a Memorial Service at 11A.M on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at St. John’s Baptist Church, 300 Hawthorne Lane in Charlotte with a reception at Lasatar Hall to follow. Interment of ashes for family and close friends will be at 10A.M. on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Magnolia Gardens, located on the grounds of Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte.

Gail Edwards Sifford

March 23, 1948 - April 16, 2024