Abigail Elizabeth Knox Patton was born October 31, 1915 in Batesville, Mississippi to Sherman and Hatchie Bell Knox. She was the youngest girl of seven children, Lytebe, Clara, Mable, Silas, Sherman and George all preceded her in death.
She received her early education in Mississippi where her mother was principal of a one-room schoolhouse. After moving to St. Louis, she continued her education and became a graduate of Sumner High School.
She attended St. Louis Community College at Forest Park and studied nursing. She became a nurse and dedicated thirty years, nine and a half months as an employee of the Harry S. Truman Restorative Center. She was also a business woman and owned a gas station on Franklin Avenue for a number of years. As a young woman, she was a fan of all sports and an avid golfer.
In 1958, the Lord saved and sanctified her in a January revival at the Kennerly Temple Church of God in Christ. Afterward, she gave up many things to devote her time and talent to the work of the Lord. She worked in a myriad of capacities untiringly.
She became a member of 23rd and Delmar Church of God in Christ and worked with the nurses unit. She also served diligently and faithfully with Evangelist Vera Boykin.
After Sister Vera began traveling the world to teach, Sister Gail worked with the young people at Bostick Temple in many areas. She served with the choir and formed the Sanders Ensemble. She worked with the Youth Department for over forty years. She was a Sunday School teacher, local YPWW teacher, Pastor’s Aid leader for Pastor Robert Sanders, Bishop Chandler Owens and Pastor Carl Terrell; at Bostick she served as Morning Prayer leader and a member of the Sick and Shut in Committee. She served as the Jurisdictional State Chairlady for the YPWW. She also served with the Prison Ministry at Bostick Temple Church. She often quoted, “only what you do for Christ will last.”
While Sister Vera did the work of the Lord overseas, Sister Gail was entrusted to help raise and care for some of Sister Vera nine adopted Eritrean children. They lovingly called her “Aunt Gail” as she helped to raise them in the fear of the Lord. She was greatly instrumental in helping to publish the biography of the life of Sister Vera. She willingly offered numerous private letters so the saints could enjoy reading the experiences of Sister Vera’s travels. She enjoyed traveling and made numerous journeys to the Holy Land, Africa, Asia and Europe. She accompanied many to the Holy Land on several occasions, as she helped Sister Vera serve as tour guide.
She often spoke of living to see 100 years before going to the Promised Land. The Lord in his wisdom took her to the brink of that number and like Moses, allowed her to view the Promised Land. What she saw ahead was great joy and her weak body desired to experience the full presence of God’s glory. She departed this life for a better one on Sunday, March 22, 2015.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving sister in the Lord, Sister Vera Boykin and nieces and nephews she helped raise including Alem, Ghidei, Zehainesh (Mashoo, Johnathan), Abrahatzion (Yemane, Solomuna, Danni, and Amanuel), Akberet (Tony, Grace, and Caleb), four nephews, Yemane, Berhane (Shamar, Tamar, Tiffany), Aberha (Senaite, Noel, Elena, Nahum), Zeggai (Trihas, Abel); and three nieces Louise H. Broadmax, Eleanor E. Shivers and Hatchie D. Greene; one nephew the Honorable Theodore Hoskins; and many family and friends.
She received her early education in Mississippi where her mother was principal of a one-room schoolhouse. After moving to St. Louis, she continued her education and became a graduate of Sumner High School.
She attended St. Louis Community College at Forest Park and studied nursing. She became a nurse and dedicated thirty years, nine and a half months as an employee of the Harry S. Truman Restorative Center. She was also a business woman and owned a gas station on Franklin Avenue for a number of years. As a young woman, she was a fan of all sports and an avid golfer.
In 1958, the Lord saved and sanctified her in a January revival at the Kennerly Temple Church of God in Christ. Afterward, she gave up many things to devote her time and talent to the work of the Lord. She worked in a myriad of capacities untiringly.
She became a member of 23rd and Delmar Church of God in Christ and worked with the nurses unit. She also served diligently and faithfully with Evangelist Vera Boykin.
After Sister Vera began traveling the world to teach, Sister Gail worked with the young people at Bostick Temple in many areas. She served with the choir and formed the Sanders Ensemble. She worked with the Youth Department for over forty years. She was a Sunday School teacher, local YPWW teacher, Pastor’s Aid leader for Pastor Robert Sanders, Bishop Chandler Owens and Pastor Carl Terrell; at Bostick she served as Morning Prayer leader and a member of the Sick and Shut in Committee. She served as the Jurisdictional State Chairlady for the YPWW. She also served with the Prison Ministry at Bostick Temple Church. She often quoted, “only what you do for Christ will last.”
While Sister Vera did the work of the Lord overseas, Sister Gail was entrusted to help raise and care for some of Sister Vera nine adopted Eritrean children. They lovingly called her “Aunt Gail” as she helped to raise them in the fear of the Lord. She was greatly instrumental in helping to publish the biography of the life of Sister Vera. She willingly offered numerous private letters so the saints could enjoy reading the experiences of Sister Vera’s travels. She enjoyed traveling and made numerous journeys to the Holy Land, Africa, Asia and Europe. She accompanied many to the Holy Land on several occasions, as she helped Sister Vera serve as tour guide.
She often spoke of living to see 100 years before going to the Promised Land. The Lord in his wisdom took her to the brink of that number and like Moses, allowed her to view the Promised Land. What she saw ahead was great joy and her weak body desired to experience the full presence of God’s glory. She departed this life for a better one on Sunday, March 22, 2015.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving sister in the Lord, Sister Vera Boykin and nieces and nephews she helped raise including Alem, Ghidei, Zehainesh (Mashoo, Johnathan), Abrahatzion (Yemane, Solomuna, Danni, and Amanuel), Akberet (Tony, Grace, and Caleb), four nephews, Yemane, Berhane (Shamar, Tamar, Tiffany), Aberha (Senaite, Noel, Elena, Nahum), Zeggai (Trihas, Abel); and three nieces Louise H. Broadmax, Eleanor E. Shivers and Hatchie D. Greene; one nephew the Honorable Theodore Hoskins; and many family and friends.
Abigail Elizabeth Knox Patton was born October 31, 1915 in Batesville, Mississippi to Sherman and Hatchie Bell Knox. She was the youngest girl of seven children, Lytebe, Clara, Mable, Silas, Sherman and George all preceded her in death.
She received her early education in Mississippi where her mother was principal of a one-room schoolhouse. After moving to St. Louis, she continued her education and became a graduate of Sumner High School.
She attended St. Louis Community College at Forest Park and studied nursing. She became a nurse and dedicated thirty years, nine and a half months as an employee of the Harry S. Truman Restorative Center. She was also a business woman and owned a gas station on Franklin Avenue for a number of years. As a young woman, she was a fan of all sports and an avid golfer.
In 1958, the Lord saved and sanctified her in a January revival at the Kennerly Temple Church of God in Christ. Afterward, she gave up many things to devote her time and talent to the work of the Lord. She worked in a myriad of capacities untiringly.
She became a member of 23rd and Delmar Church of God in Christ and worked with the nurses unit. She also served diligently and faithfully with Evangelist Vera Boykin.
After Sister Vera began traveling the world to teach, Sister Gail worked with the young people at Bostick Temple in many areas. She served with the choir and formed the Sanders Ensemble. She worked with the Youth Department for over forty years. She was a Sunday School teacher, local YPWW teacher, Pastor’s Aid leader for Pastor Robert Sanders, Bishop Chandler Owens and Pastor Carl Terrell; at Bostick she served as Morning Prayer leader and a member of the Sick and Shut in Committee. She served as the Jurisdictional State Chairlady for the YPWW. She also served with the Prison Ministry at Bostick Temple Church. She often quoted, “only what you do for Christ will last.”
While Sister Vera did the work of the Lord overseas, Sister Gail was entrusted to help raise and care for some of Sister Vera nine adopted Eritrean children. They lovingly called her “Aunt Gail” as she helped to raise them in the fear of the Lord. She was greatly instrumental in helping to publish the biography of the life of Sister Vera. She willingly offered numerous private letters so the saints could enjoy reading the experiences of Sister Vera’s travels. She enjoyed traveling and made numerous journeys to the Holy Land, Africa, Asia and Europe. She accompanied many to the Holy Land on several occasions, as she helped Sister Vera serve as tour guide.
She often spoke of living to see 100 years before going to the Promised Land. The Lord in his wisdom took her to the brink of that number and like Moses, allowed her to view the Promised Land. What she saw ahead was great joy and her weak body desired to experience the full presence of God’s glory. She departed this life for a better one on Sunday, March 22, 2015.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving sister in the Lord, Sister Vera Boykin and nieces and nephews she helped raise including Alem, Ghidei, Zehainesh (Mashoo, Johnathan), Abrahatzion (Yemane, Solomuna, Danni, and Amanuel), Akberet (Tony, Grace, and Caleb), four nephews, Yemane, Berhane (Shamar, Tamar, Tiffany), Aberha (Senaite, Noel, Elena, Nahum), Zeggai (Trihas, Abel); and three nieces Louise H. Broadmax, Eleanor E. Shivers and Hatchie D. Greene; one nephew the Honorable Theodore Hoskins; and many family and friends.
She received her early education in Mississippi where her mother was principal of a one-room schoolhouse. After moving to St. Louis, she continued her education and became a graduate of Sumner High School.
She attended St. Louis Community College at Forest Park and studied nursing. She became a nurse and dedicated thirty years, nine and a half months as an employee of the Harry S. Truman Restorative Center. She was also a business woman and owned a gas station on Franklin Avenue for a number of years. As a young woman, she was a fan of all sports and an avid golfer.
In 1958, the Lord saved and sanctified her in a January revival at the Kennerly Temple Church of God in Christ. Afterward, she gave up many things to devote her time and talent to the work of the Lord. She worked in a myriad of capacities untiringly.
She became a member of 23rd and Delmar Church of God in Christ and worked with the nurses unit. She also served diligently and faithfully with Evangelist Vera Boykin.
After Sister Vera began traveling the world to teach, Sister Gail worked with the young people at Bostick Temple in many areas. She served with the choir and formed the Sanders Ensemble. She worked with the Youth Department for over forty years. She was a Sunday School teacher, local YPWW teacher, Pastor’s Aid leader for Pastor Robert Sanders, Bishop Chandler Owens and Pastor Carl Terrell; at Bostick she served as Morning Prayer leader and a member of the Sick and Shut in Committee. She served as the Jurisdictional State Chairlady for the YPWW. She also served with the Prison Ministry at Bostick Temple Church. She often quoted, “only what you do for Christ will last.”
While Sister Vera did the work of the Lord overseas, Sister Gail was entrusted to help raise and care for some of Sister Vera nine adopted Eritrean children. They lovingly called her “Aunt Gail” as she helped to raise them in the fear of the Lord. She was greatly instrumental in helping to publish the biography of the life of Sister Vera. She willingly offered numerous private letters so the saints could enjoy reading the experiences of Sister Vera’s travels. She enjoyed traveling and made numerous journeys to the Holy Land, Africa, Asia and Europe. She accompanied many to the Holy Land on several occasions, as she helped Sister Vera serve as tour guide.
She often spoke of living to see 100 years before going to the Promised Land. The Lord in his wisdom took her to the brink of that number and like Moses, allowed her to view the Promised Land. What she saw ahead was great joy and her weak body desired to experience the full presence of God’s glory. She departed this life for a better one on Sunday, March 22, 2015.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving sister in the Lord, Sister Vera Boykin and nieces and nephews she helped raise including Alem, Ghidei, Zehainesh (Mashoo, Johnathan), Abrahatzion (Yemane, Solomuna, Danni, and Amanuel), Akberet (Tony, Grace, and Caleb), four nephews, Yemane, Berhane (Shamar, Tamar, Tiffany), Aberha (Senaite, Noel, Elena, Nahum), Zeggai (Trihas, Abel); and three nieces Louise H. Broadmax, Eleanor E. Shivers and Hatchie D. Greene; one nephew the Honorable Theodore Hoskins; and many family and friends.
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