Patti Jo Gaylard
1936 - 2006
Patti Jo Gaylard
1936 - 2006
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BORN
1936
DIED
2006
Patti Gaylard Obituary
Mrs. Gaylard was born on October 20, 1936 to the late Mr. John Ralph and JoAnn McIntyre Lee of San Antonio, TX. She was a long time member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Lake City and was retired after 20 years of service from Southern Bell. Mrs. Gaylard was an enthusiastic supporter of the Columbia High School Tigers and the Clemson University Tigers and she loved the ocean. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was much loved by everyone who knew her. Mrs. Gaylard had an infectious laugh and a legendary wit. Most of all, she had a unique ability to make others feel special and to draw others to her. She is preceded in death by her beloved friend of 47 years, Thera Mae Sands, Lake City.
Mrs. Gaylard is survived by her husband, Loyd Evan Gaylard, Lake City; one daughter, Terri C. Harrison (Danny), Tallahassee, FL; three sons Joseph M. Cruce, Jr., Crawfordville, FL, Jeffery L. Cruce (Wendy), Charleston, SC and Loyd Andrew Gaylard (Dana), Lake City. Seven grandchildren, Christopher and Logan Harrison, Tallahassee, FL; Heyward and Mackenzie Cruce, Charleston, SC and Drew, Dara and Max Gaylard, Lake City also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gaylard will be conducted Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Lake City with Reverend James Roberts officiating.
Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 1989 U.S. Highway 441, Lake City, FL. Arrangements are under the direction of the GATEWAY~FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South US Hwy 441, Lake City. 386-752-1954 Please sign the guestbook at www.gatewayforestlawn.com
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Glenda Avery
September 18, 2006
I remember Patti so well from BellSouth and all the good times we had. She will be greatly missed by all.
Cynthia Watson
July 30, 2006
Lloyd, I will miss Mrs. Patti because she was alway a ray of sunshine, an inspiration each time we saw each other. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that God loved her best.
June 28, 2006
Lloyd and family,
I am at a loss for words. This is such a shock.I adored that lady who came into the bank (I liked to think I was her personal banker--ha)and when she came into the bank building a glow came with her that drew all of us to her to see what new and exciting thing(s) were happening in her life. She was one remarkable and unforgettable lady that will always have a very, very special place in my heart.
The obituary described her soooo well. (At first I thought it could not be "THE" Patti I knew, but the more I read the more I realized there was no other Patti that I knew who met the beautiful description in the "obit" article.) She was always filled with excitement and wonderment. She really lit up any space, wherever she might be. Although it has been some time since I have seen her, she was, and still is very special to sooo many of us.
May God comfort each of the family members as you attempt to adjust your lives without Patti and her infectious, bubbly personality!
Christian love,
Samma (Crowder) Campbell
Claudia Owens Dew
June 27, 2006
Dear Terri,
I'm so sorry for your loss. What an incredibly sweet and observant woman your mother was! My, how she loved you. May our God who comforts be with you now.
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Dan & Martha Hale
June 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Markley Fletcher
June 26, 2006
Terri,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With my very deepest sympathy,
Robin Leach
June 25, 2006
Terri, Dan and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear about your mom, TT.What a wonderful woman and such a loss for you. Our love to all of you.
Robin and John
Kim Mattull
June 24, 2006
Terri,Joey,Jeff and Family
My heart and most important my prayers are with you all at this time. Take this oppurtunity and celebrate Patti Jo's life and all the joy that she brought from the goodness of her soul. Take comfort from the fact that we know that she is with Jesus and we will see her again. I love each of you and think of you often. Stay strong and in the word of the Lord.
The Staff of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
June 24, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Tommy Robinson
June 23, 2006
Loyd, Terri, Joey, Jeffrey and Andy-
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I have only fond memories of Patti. She, Barbara and I had many fun times while working together in the DA office in Lake City. We laughed more than anything and did out best to stay out of trouble while working. I still have pictures of when she and Barbara TP'd my beatup stationwagon. I will always remember her smile and laugh as well as her calling me 'TT'. She will be greatly missed.
Edith & David Wilson
June 23, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandage Family
June 21, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Cruce
June 21, 2006
I love ya'll and have so many wonderful memories of Patti Jo.
Todd Rodgers
June 21, 2006
Patti was a great person to work with at Southern Bell. Laughter was in the air at all times. She will be
missed by all. With deepest sympathy.
Sharon and Connie Croft
June 21, 2006
Terri, Joey, Jeff and family: We are so sorry for the lost of your wonderful Mother! There will never be another special lady like the Patti my sister and I remember from so long ago. It was a pleasure getting to see her one last time. Stay as strong as she would want you to be. Our sincere sympathy and deepest condolences during this unexpected heartbreaking loss.
Patty Harrison Hickey
June 20, 2006
Loyd, Terri,Jeff,Joey, and family.
We where so very sorry to hear of "PJ"'s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love Patty, Kelley,Cody,Jessie, &Bob.
Rita Corbin
June 20, 2006
I will always remember Patti as a happy & pretty person. There was a smile on her face every time I saw her. She will be missed by many.
God Bless her family in the trials they face without her and grant them peace knowing she is in your hands!
Tony &Stella Dietrich
June 20, 2006
Loyd & Children, O how Patti will be missed , by us & everyone that knew her. Such a fun lady, always a big smile & hello. The lord needed her more than we,so he called her Home, God Bless
Mary Bragg
June 20, 2006
Terri and Dan,
Adam and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Laura and Adam
Regina Dace
June 20, 2006
With deepest sympathy.I know that Patti will be miss by all.because she was a great and loving person.It was a pleasure working with her at Southern Bell.
Rhonda Shotts
June 20, 2006
Dear Terri and Jeff,
Your Mom was such a special lady, I so remember our days as majorettes and how she was always there to help. She had a smile and a laugh that would go for days. Please know that you and your families are in our prayers.
Love, Rhonda "Mathis" Shotts
Mollie Burch
June 20, 2006
May you and your family find comfort in the beautiful memories of Patti, may God bless you in the cooming days and always.
Mollie Burch
Bobby Simmons
June 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with a very special family during these most difficult times. Patti was a great person who shared her enthusiasm and caring spirit with so many. I shall always treasure her friendship and total commitment to our "Fighting Tigers" God bless all of you.
Coach Bobby Simmons
Marcia Dow
June 19, 2006
Dear Lloyd, Jeff & Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel and how our hearts are broken about Mrs. Patti.
We will always cherish the wonderful memories we have of and with her. She always had a word of encouragement and those special words to make you laugh. She will always be Special to us as are all of you.
May God Bless each of you and give you Peace as only He can.
Our Love to you,
Billy, Marcia, Leslie & John Dow
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