Ms. Lynette Yvonne Gilchrist unexpectantly departed this earthly life to sleep awaiting Jesus’ return on Monday November 1, 2021, at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1974, the daughter of Linda Bethea and the late Jake McRae.

Fondly nick named “Nu Bug” by her father, Lynette finished her elementary education at Baldwin’s Chapel Church School, and was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1992. Lynette was always industrious, starting work at Burger King at 14. She was a lover of children and worked as a pre-school teacher at Baldwin’s Chapel Kindergarten for many years. She had a full career, spanning service at General Electric, Hubbell Industrial Controls, and Paul Brayton Designs where her employers and co-workers loved her immensely. Lynette worked hard, exuded effervescent joy, and loved deeply. Everyone that knows Lynette knows that she loves big. She planted a legacy of love with her sons and showered them, her grandchildren, siblings, and family members with endless memories through her love languages of giving gifts and quality time at home and meticulously planned family vacations.

Lynette leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Mrs. Linda (Ben)Bethea who loves her beyond words and will miss her very much; her siblings, Christopher (Cynthia) Gilchrist, Johnetta (Antonio) Ross, Clara (Walter) Harden, Travis Waden, Steve (Charlene) McRae, Ryan Dumas, Shawn Dumas, Jerry McRae, Cynthia Snyder, Page Snyder, Valerie McRae; her sons, LaRondré Davis, Dijonté Davis, and Anthony Cunningham; her partner, Joseph Burns; grandchildren, Lamariyah Davis, Leandrea Davis, Paisley Davis, Levi Davis, Makinzey Davis, Malaysia Davis; nephews, HiKim Cunningham, Christian Gilchrist, Christopher Gilchrist Jr., and Dijon Gilchrist; niece, Jaya Ridley; her bonus daughter, Taylor Cunningham and granddaughter, Rai’lynn; uncles and aunts, Steven Gilchrist, Ronnie (Lejune) Gilchrist, Charles (Tammy) Gilchrist, Darlene Gilchrist, Cathy (Herman) Wallace, Gina Gilchrist; godfathers, Conrad Mcknight and June Gainey; spiritual aunts, Juanita Grier and Aunt E; special friends, Le’Nora Donnell, Latashia Hoy, Karyn Carolina, Annette Steele, Nikki Gillespie, JéWana Grier-McEachin; two sisters, Charlotte Williams and Tiffany Williams; and a host of additional family members and friends who adored her.

In lieu of flowers a fund is being established for her grandchildren Cash Ap $Lynette’sGrands

The wearing of Mask is required for duration of service

Funeral service will be held Monday, November 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Baldwin’s Chapel Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1200 Leonard Avenue. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. There will be no Public Viewing.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.