In Memory: Gayle Baert, Woodstock High School Volunteer

Gayle Frances “Gigi” Baert, 57, of Chapin, SC, formerly of Woodstock, GA, passed away on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Gayle was one of two girls born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shearburn. She grew up in California and became a long time resident of Woodstock, Georgia.

She was a caring, creative individual with a servant’s heart. Gayle had natural talents - she worked with various minerals and stones to create sculptures and made countless pieces of jewelry that she showcased at festivals and online. She loved being outdoors whether it was hiking, camping, gardening or being out by the lake.

Gayle was a loving and selfless person; she spent many years volunteerig for the Woodstock Lion’s Club and Woodstock High School Booster Club managing the concession stand. She was such a blessing to be around as she only had positive things to say of others, always smiled and tried to be uplifting to those around her. Gayle was a loving wife, caring mother, the best “Gigi” anyone could ask for and caretaker for her three furbabies.

Gayle’s memory will be cherished by her husband, Timothy Baert; son, Wesley Graves; daughters, Cristina Sanders (Jessie) and Amber Graves (Jace); stepchildren, Braden Baert, Marisa Baert and Hunter Reyes; sister, Theresa Shearburn; brother in law, Jeff Borden; grandchildren, Phoenix and Lyric; and many cousins.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Woodstock Funeral Home, with celebration of life services held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Reece Memorial Chapel with Rev. Billy J. Edmondson officiating. A reception will follow and all are invited to come.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gayle’s memory to the Woodstock High School Booster Club (Checks made out to Woodstock High School & Memo: In Honor or Gayle Baert) 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 or the Woodstock Lions Club PO Box 711 Woodstock, GA 30188. Condolences may be made online at woodstockfuneralhome.com.

Editor's note: this obituary is from Woodstock Funeral Home.

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