Geraldine Baynard

Geraldine Baynard, 71 of Coatesville, Pa., passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 under the care of Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Leroy D. Baynard, Sr., with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. She was a loving and devoted mother to her three sons, Leroy Jr, Dennis and Brian. She is the daughter of the late Lydner and Ruth Stewart.

Geraldine received her formal education in the Octorara School District and was employed for a short period of time by Oxford Royal Mushroom Factory as a packer before she was married and then became a devoted Housewife.  She was a member of Enon Missionary Baptist Church since 1988 where she was baptized with her husband.

Geraldine loved and adored her husband, who she called “Sweetie”.  She enjoyed going for car rides with him and always waited for him to go to bed.  She truly loved being near him. 
Geraldine was known for being a country girl who loved being outside. enjoyed yard sales, fixing things that were broken, working on her latch hook projects, doing her word search puzzles and coloring.  She made friends everywhere she went.  Whenever you were in her presence, there was no way you wouldn’t laugh.  You knew that she was happy because she loved humming.  Her grandchildren meant the world to her. Whenever they came to visit, it brightened up her day.  She will be remembered by her Beautiful smile and her unforgettable laugh.
 
She leaves to rejoice in her memory: her Devoted Husband Danny, her three sons, her siblings; Billy Stewart husband of Bev of Coatesville,  Robert Stewart husband of Betty of West Chester, Deacon Jerome Stewart of Thorndale, Betty Mason of Coatesville, Ruth Rochester husband of Randolph of Cochranville, Virginia Garcia of Thorndale, Betty Lou Brown Stewart of Kennett Square and Ethel Stewart of Atglen, 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

Geraldine was preceded in death by her two brothers Sam and Butch Stewart.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 13th, 2020 at 11 AM at Enon Baptist Church,  297 Willow St, West Grove, PA 19390 followed by interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery of Atglen.  Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing at the Church from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.   

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com