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Gail Scott Derryberry

Obituary Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Gail Scott Derryberry, age 75, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at The Oaks of Braselton in Hoschton, Georgia.

A private funeral and burial will be held for the family only, however, family and friends are welcomed to a celebration of life service on Saturday, February 1st at noon at 2810 Mountain Creek Church Road, Pendergrass, Georgia 30567.

Gail was born in Columbus, Georgia in 1949 to James Floyd Scott Sr. and Helen Goodman Scott. She graduated from Columbus High School, attended Georgia Southwestern, and later received her degree from Clayton State University. She began her professional career when she was selected for the Rich’s Department Stores buyer career program in Atlanta, Georgia. She would go on to work for many retailers including Walmart Stores, Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas as a senior buyer of children’s shoes. Gail was awarded the “Sam M. Walton Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 2007. She was later recruited by Sam's Club division of Walmart Inc. as a Senior Buyer of Fine Jewelry and Watches where she launched new brands and contributed to revenue growth before retiring in 2012. She enjoyed many hobbies including playing golf with her husband and sons. She also paid special attention to her grandchildren who fondly knew her as Gogo. Together they enjoyed baking, swimming lessons, and playing games. She also enjoyed nature by walking, hiking, biking, and camping.

Gail was preceded in death by her father, mother, and grandson Creed Campbell.

She is survived by her husband Geoff Derryberry, sons Jon Campbell (Debi) and Mark Campbell (Rachel), five grandchildren; Simon, Yakob, Teti, Nora and Ruby, sister Pamela Scott Webb (Thurman), brother James Floyd Scott Jr., step-daughters Jennifer Derryberry Tomlinson (Jeff), Nicki Derryberry Highmark (Chris), Amber Derryberry and Mandi Derryberry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Creedlove Fund of CURE Childhood Cancer, 200 Ashford Center North, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30338 https://curechildhoodcancer.org/about-cure/named-funds/creedlove-fund/ in her honor.

Braselton Funeral Home, 5257 Hwy 53, Braselton, Georgia 30517 is in charge of arrangements.  Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Date
02/01/2025 at 12:00PM
Funeral Home
Memorial Park East Funeral Home Braselton Chapel
Address
5257 Green Street Hwy 53,, Braselton 30517
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