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Lynn Graybar Obituary
Lynn Charpentier Graybar, age 69, passed away on October 17, 2016, at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL.
She was born Dec. 5, 1946, and raised in Franklin, Louisiana, St. Mary Parish; then graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, with a degree in mathematics and accounting in 1969.
She is survived by her husband Andrew Graybar; and her daughter, Monica Sonnier and husband Mike Sonnier, and their daughter Sarah of Pride, LA.
Lynn has a step-daughter, Elizabeth Maust (and family) of West Linn, Oregon; and a step-son, Ben Graybar of Tallahassee, FL. She has a brother, Tom Charpentier, in Pensacola, FL.
Her parents were Kate (Gianfala) and Alvin Charpentier of Franklin, LA.
With an Italian mother, and Cajun French father, cooking was her delight.
She was an avid tennis player in her younger days, with two dozen trophies earned as an adult. In Tallahassee, she loved to play golf, and struggled mightily to "break 100" a number of times. She would leave the house a bit earlier than her husband, and enjoyed waiving to him as she left with "his" golf cart to play with the ladies.
She was a CPA, and Vice President and Tax Manager of United Companies in Louisiana, where she worked for a dozen years. At the time, United had 3,300 employees and was listed on the NYSE. While in Memphis, TN, she was Tax Manager with Ernst & Young; then joined the CPA firm of Law Redd Crona & Munroe, when she moved to Tallahassee in 1998. She retired from there in 2011.
The family is very grateful to Rev. Michael Foley, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, for attending her at the hospice house. Sleeping softly, then it seems: Heaven enters in my dreams. Angels hover around me, Whispering they have found me.
The family will have church services in Baton Rouge, LA, her daughter's home.
Instead of flowers, please consider a donation in Lynn's name to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 4665 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309.
Ivey Funeral Home of Bainbridge, GA.
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Mike Simmons
April 8, 2024
I know it has been some time since Lynn passed, but wanted to pay my condolences. I am so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. I worked with her at Ernst & Young in Memphis. She was very supportive of me as I was learning in my role. I fondly remember a quote from her: "Ditz is no excuse". She had a great sense of humor and always enjoyed getting Bob's soft peppermints from my desk. I miss working with her...Godspeed Lynn.
October 25, 2016
My BFF when we were growing up, she was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Karen Ribble Davison (Franklin, LA)
Johnny Boudreaux
October 24, 2016
Andrew and Tommy.....from a longtime friend in Franklin and Baton Rouge, please accept by condolences. Judy and I went through school and LSU together. She always stood out for her brightness and will to succeed.
Sue Hock Delaune
October 24, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family. "Judy" was a classmate at Franklin High School, Franklin, La. Class of 1964
Wanda McCall
October 24, 2016
Mr. Graybar,
My sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May God keep and bless you all.
Wanda McCall
October 24, 2016
Mr. Graybar,
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. May God bless you and keep you.
Kevin and Merilyn Taylor
October 23, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. I enjoyed her friendship many years ago at United Companies and have thought fondly of her throughout the years. Praying for God's comfort and grace for all.
Terri and Rebecca Neff
October 19, 2016
Monica and family, we are so sorry for your lost. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dianne Meadows
October 19, 2016
Andy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved her and she meant to you, and how much you will miss her.
You and the family are in my prayers.
Dennis & Sandy Peterson
October 18, 2016
You will always be in our hearts. We have truly lost a dear friend.
Dennis & Sandy Peterson
October 18, 2016
You will always be in our hearts. We have truly lost a wonderful friend.
October 18, 2016
Such a vivacious woman. She sparkled. I recall how competitive she was playing ping pong in my basement long ago. A great loss.
Richard DeKeukelaere
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