AKERS- Ms. Gayle Cherise Akers, passed away July 29, 2021. She was born on July 9, 1965, in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Mr. Daniel Edward Akers and Mrs. Lois Woods Akers.  Later moving to Jacksonville, Florida she attended the local schools, graduating from Jean Ribault Senior High School- Class of 1983.  She attended Texas Southern University earning a bachelor's degree in business administration.  Ms. Akers was employed with the City of Jacksonville, and spent most of her career as a manager at Community Education Partners, the Police Athletic League and Team Up of Jacksonville with over 20 years of dedicated service.  She was a member of Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, under the pastorate of Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr., currently under the leadership of Rev. Brian C. Campbell, Pastor.  Other affiliates include the community group Harborview For Life(HVFL).  Ms. Akers was predeceased by both of her parents and leaves to cherish her loving memory her sister, Mrs. Tracy Akers Williams(Will); brother, Reginald Akers(Kimberly); aunts, Mrs. Leola Calhoun of Houston, TX and Dr. Nancy Yarber; nieces, Reina Williams, Candice McKitric(Vincent), Danielle Akers; a number of cousins, other relatives and friends.