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ADDIE GAYLORD Obituary
Addie Lee Gaylord died April 18, 2013. She was born September 14, 1914, in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of the late William Fenner Gaylord and the late Carrie May Beckwith Gaylord. Her two brothers predeceased her. William Beckwith Gaylord, Sr. died in February 1987 and Robert Watrus Gaylord died in April 2000. She was also predeceased by her sisters-in-law, Ann Carr Gaylord in 1998, Rosa Bea Brewer Gaylord in 2012 and a niece, Robin Beckwith Gaylord in 1999.
Addie Lee was a lifelong Episcopalian, baptized and confirmed in "All Souls Episcopal Church" in North West, NC. She came to North Carolina in 1916 to live in North West, NC, and moved to Wilmington in 1930. She attended New Hanover High School and graduated in 1932. She attended St. John's Episcopal Church six years and in 1936 moved her membership to St. Paul's Episcopal Church where she has remained.
Addie Lee is survived by one nephew, William Beckwith Gaylord, Jr. and wife, Mary, and four nieces, Elizabeth Gaylord Parson and husband, Ron, Amy Lee Gresham Gaylord and husband, Scott, Susan Ann Gaylord-Scott and husband, Jeff, and Mary Caroline Gaylord Sanders and husband, Terry. She is also survived by ten great-nephews and four great-nieces. They are William Nathaniel Gaylord, Jacob Gaylord Parson, Hannah Elizabeth Parson, Amanda Gresham, William Gresham and wife, Aileen, Olivia Gresham, David Gresham, Robert Beckwith Gaylord-Kelley, Susan Gaylord-Kelley, Alexander Sanders, Christophe Sanders, Konrad Sanders, Stuart Gaylord-Scott and wife, Nikki, and Nicholas Gaylord-Scott; and one great-great-niece, Kahlan Gaylord-Scott.
Graveside services will be held at 3pm Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Weyman Methodist Cemetery in Columbus County, Riegelwood, NC. The Rev. Randy Green will officiate.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or to the Weyman Cemetery Fund, Riegelwood, NC.
These are Addie Lee's words written for this time: "I lived a long life and enjoyed it fully. I was devoted to my family and friends and I am thankful for all my time here. I want to say "Thank you, Jesus!"
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
Andrews Market Street Chapel
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Alice Cooper
April 14, 2024
Thinking of Addie Lee today.She was a jewel and a wonderful friend to the Cooper family. Prayers to the family.
Alice Fennell Cooper
Palatka, Florida
Judy Powell
April 14, 2023
I still think of Addie Lee often I loved working with her loved listening to stories of her childhood.She had a very good memory such a sweet lady. I would go visit her at the nursing home I miss those visits. Love you always Addie Lee you will always hold a special place in my heart.
Judy powell
April 14, 2021
I think of Addie Lee often ,She was such a wonderful lady. I was her caregiver for several years. Addie Lee was smart sweet kind to everyone she meet. I miss sitting on the front porch talking and laughing with her. I have very fond memories of her. I miss and love you Addie Lee. I know you're enjoying your heavenly home with your mother and brothers. I know I will meet you again in heaven some day and we'll stroll down the golden avenue and we'll see all our loved one and everybody will be happy over their.
Alice Cooper
April 14, 2019
Dear Family,
I was just in Wilmington the middle of March and as always had thoughts of Addie Lee. I visited with the Cooper family at Oakdale Cemetery and had a good cry about family & friends who are no longer here. Addie Lee was one of those friends. My growing up memories of visits back to Wilmington always included a stop by her house on Keaton Avenue and stories about the early days of fun & friendship with the Coopers.
I miss those visits.
Much love,
Alice Cooper
Palatka,Florida
Nick and Corinne
May 1, 2013
Olivia Kemp
April 29, 2013
I have such good memories of Addie Lee from visits to Roanoke Rapids to her brother, Robert and his family's home. She loved her nieces and was such fun. It seemed she was much more interested in being with the children than the adults. I also remember visiting with her and her mother in Wilmington--they had a happy life together. It was always a pleasure to see them. I am so glad she had a long wonderful life.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
April 24, 2013
My name is Meisha Elizabeth Covington-Diggs. I took care of Ms. Gaylord summer of 2012. I was a CNA student through Cape Fear Community College. I enjoyed working with Ms. Gaylord and was blessed to know her. I enjoyed our talks and laughs!!! My condolences to the family. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Ms. Gaylord!!! I will never forget you!!!. May you forever rest in peace. Meisha Elizabeth Covington-Diggs
Great-nephews
April 23, 2013
Valentines Day 2013
April 23, 2013
Mary Caroline, Ad Lee and Betty
MC Gaylord
April 22, 2013
Paul Pope
April 22, 2013
Addie Lee was a bright spirit who inspired her visitor with smiles, questions about the visitor's family, and entertaining stories about her family and of days gone by. She now brightens paradise.
Eddie Fox
April 21, 2013
Addie Lee's brother, Robert Gaylord. married Ann Carr who was the sister of my late wife, Mary Daniel Carr. I first met Addie Lee when I was dating Mary Daniel whom I married in 1947. Addie Lee was young at the time, very pretty and had a charming personality. Mary Daniel had been friends with Addie Lee from the 1930s and the friendship continued for the rest of Mary Daniel's life. My friendship started in 1947 and continued until the recent passing of Addie Lee. She had a cheerful disposition throughout her life in spite of many illnesses. She dearly loved all of her relatives and friends and in turn they showed love for her. She will be missed very much by everyone who knew her.
Alice Cooper
April 21, 2013
Addie Lee was a dear friend to my parents, Marie & Willard Cooper. I have such fond memories of visiting her on Keaton Avenue every time we were in Wilmington. She had the most wonderful stories to tell about family & friends. I am so sad for your loss but know she is in a better place. She's with all the family she so loved and all those friends who so loved her.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Alice Cooper
April 21, 2013
I met addie lee when i was a very little girl, her mother and her lived next door to us growing up, her mother was grandma gaylord to us and she was like an aunt to us. I stayed close to her all these years and i will miss her very much, her mom and her were such an important part of our life. I know she is happy now because she is back in her moms arms. She was so dedicated to her family and especially her mother. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Susan Brock Thompson
Martha Cooper Ingold
April 21, 2013
I wish I could be there to share your loss. Addie Lee will always be remembered by our family in part due to her great friendship with Annie Catherine Cooper. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Billie Burton Daniel
April 21, 2013
I don't suppose there are many still in this world who remember Addie Lee when she was young. I do though, and very well. I came to know her when her brother married my cousin, Ann Carr in the early '40s She was in her 20's then. Addie Lee was a pretty girl, a vivacious, extremely happy young woman. She was always laughing, had a cheerful disposition and was always fun to be around. Addie Lee loved her family and that love was certainly returned for she was revered by all her nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful and devoted daughter. She will be sorely missed by all who love her.
Nikki Sullivan
April 20, 2013
Addie Lee was a sweet and sharp lady with a fantastic sense of humor. I am proud to have met her and I am lucky to have had the opportunity for my little daughter to meet her and be held by her. Though I knew her for such a short time, I will miss her.
April 20, 2013
Melinda Wilkins & Noel Pitsenbarger ,Olivia. Will miss you !
Nicholas Gaylord-Scott
April 20, 2013
Addie Lee was a Saint. May her goodness spread throughout the universe and benefit others. We love you Addie Lee!
Amanda Powell King
April 20, 2013
Addie Lee you are safe in the arms of Jesus our Lord.I'm so glad God blessed me to have known you.You were special to me. love you
John and Pat Whitehead
April 20, 2013
See you in Heaven!! Alleluia!!!
Judy Powell
April 20, 2013
To Addie Lee's family,I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.Addie lee is in another home,in a happier place,in a beautiful forever...you'll meet again.In your time of loss May God's promise Bring you Peace. Addie is safe in the arms of Jesus and in no more pain. Keeping you in my Prayers. Love IN CHRIST Judy Powell and Family.
Susan Gaylord
April 20, 2013
Addie Lee,
My sweet Auntie,
Lovely as could be,
I will so miss thee!
May your spirit soar free!
With ever-lasting Love,
Susan Ann
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