WINGARD Mary Gaile Edwards Wingard April 7th, 1945 January 27th 2015 Mary Gaile Edwards Wingard, of Jacksonville, FL, died peacefully in the presence of her beloved family on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Gaile was the daughter of the late Mary Olive and George Belton Edwards of Greenville, SC. Gaile graduated from Greenville High School and the University of South Carolina. After teaching school for several years in Charleston, SC, she devoted her life to her family, friends, and the Jacksonville community. She volunteered for numerous organizations in Jacksonville, including the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Hubbard House, St. Mark s Episcopal Day School, and the Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Gaile loved hosting her family and friends at her vacation homes at Folly Beach, SC and Amelia Island, FL. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Joseph Theodore Wingard Jr.; her children, Joseph Theodore Wingard III and his wife Pam, Jonathan David Wingard and his wife Heather, and Katherine Wingard Sherman and her husband Nate; her grandsons, Matthew Alexander Wingard, Jonathan Michael Wingard, Jonathan Ramsay Wingard, Joseph Theodore Wingard, Nathaniel Alden Sherman, Jr., and an unborn granddaughter to be named Beatrice Gaile Sherman; her sister Jeanne Edwards Yarborough; and six nieces. Thank you to her loving friends who have been wonderful support over the years and especially in recent weeks. Thank you to the amazing and caring staff in the ICU at St. Vincent s Hospital. A celebration of Gaile s life will be held at St. Mark s Episcopal Church 4129 Oxford Ave. 32210 on January 30 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Mark s Episcopal Day School. Arrangements are under the care of Hardage Giddens Funeral Home 729 S. Edgewood Ave. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 29, 2015.

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Angela Seymour

December 15, 2015

I did not know Mrs. Wingard, but her husband Dr. Wingard came into my life in 1986 during the first of several times over the next 25 years that he saved the lives of my parents (Ernestine "Tena" and James "Jack" Floyd.)

Therefore, he and his family have always mean't so much to my family. So, my heart goes out to him and all the family during this difficult time - especially as they go through all the "firsts" without their precious loved one. While you do not know me, you are all in my prayers and I think of you all very often. I pray God's loving arms surround you all with comfort as you are going through these difficult times.

In my experience Dr. Wingard was a man of few words - but every word was memorable and extremely meaningful. He made it known through the years how much his family mean't to him.

Please accept my deepest sympathy and do not hesitate to contact me for anything I could possibly do to help. Because of your family I enjoyed an extra 25 years more with my parents and would do anything to help yours.

The Wingard family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Angela Floyd Seymour
112 Turtle Cove Ct.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. 32082
904.704.9726
[email protected]

Ricky Wingard

January 31, 2015

Ted,Joe,David,Katherine,
Becky and I are so sorry to her about Gaile! She was always such a genuinely friendly and gracious person. I always enjoyed time spent with her, although they were too few. Thank goodness your dad was able to "convince" her to marry him, as she did a great job keeping him in line, from what I know! I know you will all miss her terribly, but have faith that she has run her race and has taken her place in Heaven with God our father and suffers from nothing any more! God's peace be with you all!
Your cousin,
Ricky Wingard

Linda Gurganious

January 30, 2015

My heart is broken for each of you and the precious grandchildren ... Ted, your love for your beautiful wife and family showed at all times ... My heart is so sad for you all and I wanted to be with you today at her celebration of her life but I could not get coverage at the hospital ... I love u all dearly and praying for peace that only the Lord can give ..
Praying for you all
Love Linda Gurganious

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January 29, 2015

To Dr. Wingard and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God bless you all as you heal from your loss.
Thomas S. Corey, Jr. and family

Ken and Ann Swartz

January 29, 2015

Ted our thoughts and prayers are with and your family during this time.

January 29, 2015

Terry and I send our love and condolences to the Wingard family. Gaile was a sweet lady. She had a shining personality and always made people feel comfortable in her presence. Ours prayers go out to her family.
Robbie and Terry Netherton

Robert and Carole Jackson

January 29, 2015

To the Wingard family -

Gaile was a very sweet and caring person - We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert and Carole Jackson

January 29, 2015

I attended Greenville High School, class of '63 with Gaile.
She was always very outgoing and friendly and I was proud to call her my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
Beth Reid Fowler

Gail Wingard Buff

January 29, 2015

My first memory of Gaile is going to visit her and Ted after the birth of their son, Joe, at their USC apartment. She was holding their newborn son and looked beautiful. She continued to make her whole life beautiful. I never saw her without a smile. The Wingard family was blessed to have had her become a part of us.

January 29, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family
Sam DiPerna

January 29, 2015

To the Wingard family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. It is not easy to let go of a loved, family member. Always keep the good thoughts and memories. It helps!!

Ron McCoy

January 29, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Gail and Wayne Buff

Mary Hylton Johnson

January 28, 2015

Rest in peace, classmate.

Bruce Lawrence

January 28, 2015

Ted, So sorry to hear about your loss. Sorry Brianna and I didn't know Gaile that well but I do feel I knew her and know she was a big part of your life. I understand she had been going through a tough time but was fighting it every day.Remember that God is with your family and giving you guidance through all of this. Your kids are a great support for you and having them close to you I'm sure gives you comfort. Sorry we can't be there but please know you and your family are in our prayers and know God will be by your side to comfort and protect.
Love Bruce and Brianna

January 28, 2015

To the entire Wingard and Edwards famiy: My heart touches yours during these dark days. Peace be with you. Kathie Vann, R.N.

Susan Sims

January 28, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Lawhorne

January 28, 2015

We will always remember Gaile as a beautiful, intelligent, loving and compassionate friend and treasure our friendship with the family beginning during our years together in Baltimore in the 1970's. Ted, Joe, David and Katherine: our hearts are with you at this time of unimaginable loss. May the Holy Comforter provide for your needs in this heart-breaking loss.

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