Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Gabrielle Rose Judkins, affectionately known as “Gai/Gail/Zippy”, (nee Bradfield), beloved mother and award-winning educator, passed away in Marietta, Georgia, on September 26th, 2022, at the age of 62.
Gabrielle is preceded in death by her parents, Captain Henry Ferris Bradfield and Catherine Nell (nee McCurdy).
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Brandy C. Judkins, Ph.D., her siblings [Michele (Dennis), Christine (David), Patrick (Tokey), John Dennis, and Peter], her nieces and nephews (Katryn (Charles), Nicole, Sonja (David), Paul, Sammir (Austin), and Zachary (Kubra)], and her many grand-nieces and nephews.
Gabrielle was a Special Educator since 1980, Gabrielle taught in Cobb and Marietta for over 20 years, most recently at Durham Middle School.
A memorial luncheon for those who remember her fondly will be held at Provino’s Kennesaw at 12:30pm on October 16th, 2022, while her family will gather privately.
RSVP link for the luncheon is here: https://pp.events/aaVXYORl
Any memorial contributions can be made to WABE Amplifying Atlanta.








Memorial is 10/16, not 10/15
I loved working with Gail. As a brand new teacher, she was so supportive and helpful as I learned the world of special education. I’ll always remember her fondly and feel blessed to have known her. My prayers are with the family!