Mrytle M. Baynard, 88, of Thorndale, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the Brandywine Hospital. She was the widow of the late Walter Baynard, who passed away in 1997.
Born in Nine Points, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Ethel (Harrison) Thompson.
She was a member of the Mt. Zion AME Church of Atglen.
She was employed at the Coatesville Hospital as a Nursing Assistant and was also involved with housekeeping.
Mrytle is survived by her children: Walter Baynard Jr., husband of Nancy, of Atglen, Mary Baynard of Thorndale, Edgar Baynard Sr., husband of Emily, Atlanta, Ga., Robert Baynard Sr., husband of Velda, of Coatesville, Leroy Baynard, Sr., husband of Geraldine, of Thorndale, David Baynard of Thorndale, and Louis Baynard of Pittsburgh; three brothers and one sister; 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by 11 siblings, and Michael Thompson Sr., whom she raised.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 4th, 2013 at 11 AM at Mt. Zion AME Church, 404 Zion Hill Road, Atglen, PA followed by interment in the Union Hill Cemetery. The viewing will be held at the Church from 9 until 11 AM.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.