Gloria Lynch Baylor

Mrs. Gloria Lynch Baylor born September 21, 1944 died one day after her 73rd birthday on September 22, 2017. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Gloria moved to Chiefland where she married Robert V. Baylor. They were married for 45 years. Gloria, who was remembered by so many as Meme, drove a school bus, worked at TG&Y, H&R Block, and volunteered at Chiefland Elementary and Chiefland High Schools. She drove the bus on many athletic events that her children were involved in for free. During the years, she has touched many children’s lives. She never missed an opportunity to attend the children’s and grandchildren’s special events. Her life was her children. In her spare time, she loved Bingo, crafts, and growing flowers. Gloria was instrumental in raising funds for athletics in the city of Chiefland. She donated countless hours helping the youth. Even as her health declined, she never gave up on attending athletic events. Most recently, a high school baseball game, and a state championship softball game where her oldest son coached. Meme passed peacefully surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Robert V. Baylor, her oldest daughter, Brenda Pitts (Frank Pitts Jr.) granddaughter Ashley Agnoli (Alan Agnoli), and Erica Pitts, grandson Ory Pitts, and great grandsons Lee Gunn and Jack Agnoli; her oldest son Wayne Weatherford (Lena), granddaughter Megan Snyder (Scott Snyder), great grandchildren Stella and Scout Snyder, and grandson Ashton Weatherford; her youngest son, David Weatherford, grandson Keagon Weatherford (Kaylee), great grandchildren, Jett and Aubrey Weatherford, and grandsons Landon and Tanner Weatherford; and her youngest daughter Kelli Weatherford, grandsons Jeremy Bedford (Leeanna) and Casey Lawson, and great grandchildren Brynley, Makayla, Kyle, and Eli. Gloria is also survived by one sister, Peggy Swain of Ocee, Florida, Brothers Perry and Johnny Lynch of Jacksonville, Florida. Also, her children’s father, John Weatherford (Becky). She was preceded in death by her parents Percy and Clara Lynch, Leroy Lynch, and Patrick Lynch all of Jacksonville. Her viewing will be Sunday, September 24th from 3:00 – 5:00 at Rick Gooding Funeral Home in Chiefland. The funeral will be held at Rick Gooding Funeral Home in Chiefland on Monday, September 25th at 2:00. Interment will follow at Joppa Cemetery. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-0050 and Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Gloria Lynch Baylor

September 21, 1944 - September 22, 2017