Gail & Wynn's Mortuary, Inc.
About us
about us
Gail & Wynn's Mortuary, Inc. has provided funeral services for families in city, state. We take great pride in our funeral services, our focus is to provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. We are happy to guide you through all aspects of your loved one's funeral or memorial service.
Our history
Gail & Wynn's Mortuary, Inc. was established on December 3, 1996, by Gail A. Thomas-DeWitt and Alexander C. Wynn, III. Collectively, they have over sixty years of experience in Funeral Service. The love of becoming a Mortician was a childhood dream for both of them.
"As we therefore have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith" is the chosen scripture for Gail & Wynn's Mortuary, Inc.
OUR MISSION TO FAMILIES
Gail & Wynn's Mortuary, Inc., is a full-service funeral home, providing dignified, professional, affordable services for everyone.
- Direct Burial
- Cremation
- Out of Town Service
- Air Shipping
- Pre-Need Arrangements
- At-Need Arrangements
- Church Services
- Graveside Services
- Memorial
- Wakes
Your family is our family. As Funeral Directors, our calling imposes special responsibilities upon us to those we serve and to the public at large. Chief among them is the obligation to inform the public so that everyone can make knowledgeable decisions about funerals. If you have any questions about this information or any aspect of the funeral, feel free to call us.
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Our Love & Dedication PART 1
Gail A. Thomas-DeWitt is the fifth child of six, born in Chattahoochee to the late Willard and Louise Thomas. At the tender age of 5, Gail knew early in life that she was compelled to help others. She was blessed with a giving and angelic spirit, and because of this spirit, she was always compelled to go out of her way to make others happy and to bring forth joy to each and every heart that she touched.
As a teenager, when most young adults were starting to mature and become career- and goal-oriented, many teachers insisted that higher education was essential and encouraged the young ladies to pursue careers in teaching, nursing, or law. Unlike other teenagers, Gail knew that a higher power had a calling upon her life. The careers that were suggested by teachers and counselors were not in the midst of any of her choices. God had a special calling on her life, and that was to create a beautiful and lasting memory for the families that she would serve with dignity, compassion, and kindness in a professional manner.
Gail knew that she wanted a profession in the Mortuary business. She longed to assist and comfort others in times of need. After graduating from college she gained employment at Bruton's Funeral Home in Orlando, FL, and later returned to Chattahoochee to run Smith-Thomas Funeral Home. In 1995, she was elected the first and only African American woman to become Mayor of the City of Chattahoochee. She returned to Orlando in 1996 and purchased Bruton's Funeral Home, which is now Gail & Wynn's Mortuary, Inc. Gail's love for the funeral profession led her to become a member of the National Disaster Operational Response Team (DMORT) in 1996 until the present. She proudly served as Chief of Morgue Operations. Gail has one son, Ryan DeWitt, a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Ryan is a licensed Commercial Pilot with Delta Connection. They are members of St. Mark AME Church, Orlando, FL, where Gail serves as a Trustee.
One of Gail's ambitions was to become a member of the State Board of Funeral Services. On October 1, 2005, that dream became a reality when Gail was the first African American woman to serve on the newly formed State of Florida Board of Funeral Cemetery and Consumer Services, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush under the Dept. of Financial Services. It consists of ten members. Oct. 16, 2009; Gail was appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Board, while she serves her second term in office. February 2010: Gail was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of The International Conference Examining Board for District 3 (AL, FL, GA, MI, NC, SC, Puerto Rico). The Conference is known as the premier source within its areas of expertise, the Examination Service Provider for the death care Profession, the recognized information resource clearinghouse for the death care profession and the public. She also served on the Science Committee of the International Conference Examining Board; this committee's chief responsibility is to review and write the National Conference Examination. Gail was appointed Sec./Treas for The International Conference in April 2011 and Vice-President Feb. 2012 and President Feb. 2013. Past President 2013-2015. Gail is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner. June 2010, Gail was Honored as Professional of the Year by Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity. She was selected by her peers as Florida Mortician of the Year 2011. Humble with Thanks to God, Gail is grateful and realizes that dreams really come true. To God be the Glory for the things he has done!
Our Love & Dedication PART 2
Alexander C Wynn, III was born in Sanford, FL, to the proud parents of the late Alexander and Ella Wynn. He attended public school in Seminole County and is a graduate of Crooms High School, Sanford, FL.
Seeking his ultimate dream to become a Mortician, Alexander enrolled at Miami-Dade Community College, where he received his Associate degree in Mortuary Science. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Shaw University. Alexander received his formal training at the Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary, Sanford, FL, Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka, FL, and RJ Gainous Funeral Home, Daytona Beach, FL.
In 1995, Alexander purchased the RJ Gainous Funeral Home of New Smyrna Beach, FL. He renamed it Gainous-Wynn Funeral Home, Inc. In 1996 he became co-owner with Gail A. Thomas-DeWitt of the Gail & Wynn's Mortuary, Inc., Orlando, FL. This was the former Bruton's Funeral Home, "The house by the side of the road." Following the death of one of his mentors and employers, Dr. RJ Gainous, in May of 2003, Alexander became the sole proprietor of the RJ Gainous Funeral Home, Daytona Beach, FL.
Alexander is presently employed by the Dept. of Juvenile Justice as a Hearing Officer. His present religious, professional, and civic affiliations are: Member of Allen AME Church, Sanford, FL, and Mt. Zion AME Church of Daytona Beach. Member of the Council on Crime Delinquency, American Correctional Association; President of Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, South Eastern Regional Vice President, Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Past Fifth District Governor FMA, Past President of the Florida Morticians Association, 1999 Mortician of the Year, Past Chairman of the Board, FL. Morticians Association. Past Chairman of the 4th Regional District, Vice President of The National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, 2013. Epsilon Nu Delta 2015 Embalmer of the Year. Independent Funeral Directors Association,100 Black Men, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The 65th President of the National Morticians Association, 2015. His achievements during the years have been many.