Vera Simpson Gaines was reared in Houston, MS

on a diary farm and now resides in Senatobia, MS

with her husband Gary Gaines of 38 years. She

graduated from Houston High School in 1967 and

attended Miss. State Un. where she graduated in Jan.

1972. Mrs. Gaines taught elementary school for 7 years

and worked in educational research for 8 years before

being forced off the road due to health problems. Gaines

started writing in 2002. Her first book Call Me Jobulene

is about her trials and tribulations and how the Lord lead

her through them. Her second book Are You A Job In

Modern Times? was written to help victims of Katrina to

rebuild their spiritual lives. Her third book All Is Well With

My Soul Daily Devotions was written to help people with

adversities to face each day with the help of God. Mrs.

Gaines is actively involved in the Emmaus Movement and

charities for Africa.

Mrs. Gaines has two daughters, Dr. Heather Gaines

Hardison from Collierville, TN and Tiffany Gaines

Lambert from Olive Branch, MS.