Lydia and I worked together in the 1980s in the Claims Dept. at Jefferson Standard/Jefferson-Pilot (now Lincoln Financial). When she told me she was from Chatham County, I knew there had to be a family connection. I learned from Fran Daniels Phillips last year that Lydia had passed and have just gotten to our ancestral connection -- Lydia’s step-father (William Clarence Gaines) was a 1st cousin to my mother’s sister-in-law (Bernice Gaines Kirkman). Although not connected by dna, I felt a familial connection to Lydia. She was a lovely person and strived to be her best self, personally and professionally. It is with much pleasure to include her in my family tree now.

A candle was lit by Buddy Markwood on June 22, 2017 4:24 PM

Message from Sally Rhodes

May 7, 2017 9:01 PM

So sorry to hear of Lydia's passing. Prayers for her family.

A candle was lit by Sally Rhodes on May 7, 2017 8:56 PM

Message from Pat Perdue

May 6, 2017 7:36 PM

My condolences to Lydia's family, Lydia and I met at Cone Health Rehab as we both joined the program the same day, We became good friends and enjoyed our time together. I know you will miss her dearly.
Pat Perdue

A candle was lit by Carolyn Edwards on May 6, 2017 4:49 PM

A candle was lit by Nancy Brown on May 6, 2017 10:04 AM

I am so sorry to learn of Lydia's passing. I worked with her in the Claim Department a long time ago and she came to be a good friend. My sincerest sympathy to all the family.

A candle was lit by Janice Atkins on May 6, 2017 7:12 AM

Our heartfelt sympathies to all of Lydia's family. She loved her family so very much, and we know that she will be missed by all who knew her. I did not work in her department, at Lincoln, but when I saw her she always had a smile and good sense of humor. God Bless You All is our prayer.

A candle was lit by Kelly McCollum on May 5, 2017 2:36 PM

A candle was lit by Kelly McCollum, Lincoln Financial Group on May 5, 2017 2:36 PM

I am so very sorry to hear of Lydia's passing. She was wonderful to work with and I learned much from her. She was also very fun to be around, had a fabulous sense of humor and was a gracious hostess in her beautiful home. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. May peace and comfort be found by all. Rest in peace, Lydia. You will be missed.