Alisha Gsell, 47, devoted daughter, sister, and aunt passed away December 1, after a brief illness.

Alisha was a graduate of Florida State University in elementary education and earned a Master's degree in library science from the University of South Florida. She was an employee of the Hillsborough County School District since 1999.

She was predeceased by her father Gary Gsell, maternal and paternal grandparents, as well as a cousin Nicholas Posada.
She is survived by her mother Maria Gsell (Ted Murray), brother Michael Gsell (Todd Frary), sister Christine Redfearn (Timothy), niece Meredith Redfearn, nephew Michael Redfearn, and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Alisha found joy in family traditions, spending time as YaYa to Meredith and Michael, her newfound love of exercise, and sharing her passion for reading with our book club and with her students. She loved her Lord, her church and co-led her women's Bible study.

Visitation will be held from 6pm to 7pm on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, FL 33578.  A memorial service will begin at 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to bookslikemeinc.org. This group donated over a hundred books to Alisha's school library.