Gail Coker Jones

Profile Updated: October 21, 2009
Gail Coker
Residing In: Marietta, GA USA
Spouse/Partner: Tony
Occupation: Market Development
Children: Michael Bates-my oldest, lives in Calhoun. He is married and has a beautiful daughter.

Turner More…Bates-my youngest, is a junior at Ga Tech, majoring in Civil Engineering.
Yes! Attending Reunion
Grandchildren (names and ages)

Kiersten was born August 2003 and is absolutely the "light of my life"! I would love to have more grandchildren, but am having a hard time convinving my sons to make it happen.

Attending Reunion

Yes

Comments:

Attended Berry College and graduated from West Ga in Carrollton. Married the brother of one of our classmates (Moe Bates). Divorced after two children and remarried 1 1/2 yrs later to a wonderful man from Atlanta. Together now for 22 yrs! Sons graduated from CHS. Michael played soccer and Turner played football.
We now reside in Marietta. My husband is a union pipefitter and I am a marketing and PR Rep for Northwest Exterminating...anyone need pest control or termite coverage, give me a call (haha). When we aren't working we are traveling. We have visited many countries and plan to visit many more. Want to go somewhere? Call us...we have our own on-line travel agency www.FunInTheSunUnlimited.com. Our first love is our beautiful little diva grandaughter.

Which classmtes do you still see/talk to/hang out with?

Haven't seen anyone from school in a long time. I occassionally recognize a face, but can't remember the name. They say your memory is the second thing to go.....

What is on your "bucket list" (something you want to do before you die)?

Skydive-done
Swim with dolphins-done
Swim with stingrays-done
Scuba Dive with sharks-done
Get pilots license-done
Hot air balloon ride-done
See the Grand Canyon-done
Ride in a gondola in Venice-done
Be on the Price Is Right-done
Ride a camel at the pyramids in Egypt
Walk on a glacier in Alaska
Visit Mont St Michel, France
Visit Normandy Beach in honor of my Grandfather
Ride a Harley across the country
Go on safari in South Africa
Cruise Greece and the Mediterranean
Stay in an overwater bungalo in Tahiti
I'm sure I can think of many more...I never intend to get to the end of the list, it will be ongoing!

What are your hobbies/interests?

Reading
traveling

What is the farthest you've been from Calhoun?

Switzerland, Paris, Italy, Belgium, South America, Costa Rica, Aruba, Barbados, St Lucia, Cauraco, Hawaii

Favorites...Vacation spots, food, music, drinks, movies, tv shows?

Never been on a vacation I didn't like!
Spaghetti, pizza, cheese cake
Green Apple Martini, Margarita
Movie-The Hangover
Project Runway, Top Chef

How old do you feel?

Some days 25, other days 105

What would we be surprised to know about you?

I am no longer shy and quiet

What nickname(s) do/did you have?

swamptulip-from my husband

What is your favorite and least favorite memory of CHS?

I was only there for approx 1 yr and then went to Berry early, so I didn't have alot of time to make many memories.

The last reunion I attended (maybe 10th??) they played "Strokin" every other song....please not again!!!!

What would you do different if you were back in High School?

Not leave early to start college and not date an older guy so that I had more time to develop relationships at school.

Did you ever skip school?

Of course....who didn't?

Name all the countries you've visited/lived in.

Switzerland, France, Italy, Belgium, South America, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Aruba, Barbados, St Lucia, Cauraco, Belize, Mexico, St Thomas, Bahamas, Dominican Republic,

Do you have any body piercings/tattoos? Where? (haha)

I'll never tell!

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