Mrs. Patti Jo Gaylard, 69, of Lake City, beloved wife of Loyd Evan Gaylard, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 17, 2006.

Mrs. Gaylard was born on October 20, 1936 to the late Mr. John Ralph and JoAnn McIntyre Lee of San Antonio, TX. She was a long time member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Lake City and was retired after 20 years of service from Southern Bell. Mrs. Gaylard was an enthusiastic supporter of the Columbia High School Tigers and the Clemson University Tigers and she loved the ocean. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was much loved by everyone who knew her. Mrs. Gaylard had an infectious laugh and a legendary wit. Most of all, she had a unique ability to make others feel special and to draw others to her. She is preceded in death by her beloved friend of 47 years, Thera Mae Sands, Lake City.

Mrs. Gaylard is survived by her husband, Loyd Evan Gaylard, Lake City; one daughter, Terri C. Harrison (Danny), Tallahassee, FL; three sons Joseph M. Cruce, Jr., Crawfordville, FL, Jeffery L. Cruce (Wendy), Charleston, SC and Loyd Andrew Gaylard (Dana), Lake City. Seven grandchildren, Christopher and Logan Harrison, Tallahassee, FL; Heyward and Mackenzie Cruce, Charleston, SC and Drew, Dara and Max Gaylard, Lake City also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gaylard will be conducted Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Lake City with Reverend James Roberts officiating.

Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00 ? 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 1989 U.S. Highway 441, Lake City, FL. Arrangements are under the direction of the GATEWAY~FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South US Hwy 441, Lake City. 386-752-1954 Please sign the guestbook at www.gatewayforestlawn.com