Naomi Jean Gates Ayers

Naomi Jean Gates Ayers, age 74, passed away October 15, 2012. Naomi Jean Gates Ayers was born in Ferry Pass region of Pensacola, later as a young girl she moved to San Francisco, California with her family where she attended high school. She went to high school with Johnny Matthis. After marrying Commander Charles Ayers (USN, retired) she traveled the world and lived in Chicago, Brooklyn, NY., Parsippany, NJ., San Diego, CA, Annapolis, Maryland and overseas on the island of Guam, travelled to exotic places like Hong Kong and Tokyo, the Philippines, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, England and Scotland finally settling back home in Pensacola in 2007. Jean and Charlie were married for 53 years; they raised their two sons, Charles and Greg in Brooklyn, NY and Parsippany, NJ. Jean as she was known by everyone was a deacon at her church in Parsippany, NJ at the Missionary Alliance Church. She held weekly bible study groups in her home for many years. Jean held a top secret security clearance position while employed at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Jean also held the position of Post Master at the US Post Office at the Navy yard in Brooklyn, NY. Jean will join her family members which have passed, her father and mother, Monroe Gates, Maimi Gates, Helen Gates Morris, Iona Gates Quatrone, Beverly Faye Lickighter Gates, Vergie Gates Rosalli, Edward Kuhar and Ronnie Gates. Jean was the living example of unconditional love; she never met a person she didn’t like. She had only good to say about everyone. She loved to learn, she was very curious. She loved to travel and try new things. She was fearless. Jean was well read and kept up upon current events, she could hold a conversation with the best of them. Jean was the official, unofficial New York City tour guide to whoever asked her to take them to NYC. She loved roses; she loved Broadway plays and museums. She loved life and embraced it every day. Her sweet spirit and demeanor made her a friend to all. No one was a stranger to Jean. Jean is survived by her husband, Charles Ayers, Sr.; her children, Greg Ayers of Pensacola, Charles and Kimmie Ayers and her grandson, Chance Hales Newell of San Carlos, CA; her brother and sisters, Monroe (Bud) Gates, Sylvia Gates Enfinger, Katie Gates Bohanick, Dixie Gates Welch, Patsy Gates Kuhar, Faye Gates Rueff,Sue Gates Nelson all of Pensacola. Jean leaves behind many loving friends and a large family of relatives. Pallbearers will be Charles Ayers, Jr., Greg Ayers, Manny Ayers, Travis Gates, Frankie Patti and Aaron Olhson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Ayers, Sr., Douglas Monroe Bud Gates, James Rueff, Daniel Welch and Rodger Enginger. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2012 at Crossroads Baptist Church with Reverend Chris Welman officiating. Interment will follow at Whitmire Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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Naomi Jean Gates Ayers

October 15, 2012 - October 15, 2012