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1942
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2019
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Donetta Gaylord Obituary
She was born on March 20, 1942, in Farmington, to Charles and Katherine Cecil Gaylord.
Donetta was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing puzzles, word searches, reading, watching TV and visiting with people.
Survivors include seven grandchildren, Andromeda, Phoenix, Anthony, Crystalle, Charles, Eric and Quentin; one step grandson, Ryan; eight great grandchildren; four brothers, Dean Gaylord, Bill Gaylord, Darrell Gaylord and Dick Gaylord, all of Fort Madison; three sisters, Norma Bohnenkamp of Wever, Barbara Patton of Brunswick, GA and Beverly Wildrick of Jefferson City, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, William Dean Gaylord.
Per her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory and a Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Shopton Park.
Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com
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Amy
September 4, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss Gaylord family. May God comfort you through this distressing time of grief through precious memories and through his word.
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