Gaylee Eutricia (Bedford) Horton Obituary (1945 - 2022)

Gaylee Eutricia Bedford was born on 04 September 45 to the union of Emmarine Harrison and Ernest Bedford Sr. (both deceased). Her father later married Josephine Easley. To this union, five sons were born - Daniel Davis (deceased), Ernest Bedford Jr. (Betty), B. J. Bedford Sr. (Debra), Larry Beford Sr. and Ricky Bedford. Gaylee was the only girl and the oldest. It took a village to raise Gaylee, so together with her mother, her great aunt "Aunt Totsie" (Hortense Richardson) and grandmothers "Mama Mamie" and "Mama Bedford," they all lovingly raised her. During her childhood, Gaylee was baptized and became a member of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. J. L. Dawson. She later became a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. E.M. Franklin, currently Rev. Dr. B.W. McClendon Sr. She became active in church activities and auxiliaries. Gaylee loved her pastor and St. James church family. Gaylee graduated from the original L.C. Anderson High School in 1964. She was a proud member of the marching band. While in high school, Gaylee met and married the love of her life, John Horton. To this union, two amazing, beautiful daughters were born, Jill (Dana) and Joy (resting in peace). Gaylee was peacock proud of her daughters. Gaylee was a dependable and honorable employee of the University of Texas for over twenty-five years. She started at the bottom and worked her way up with a few awards and recognitions in between. She refused to be called boss or supervisor. She knew her staff made her look good. She made sure they got the training and supplies they needed to perform their duties, and most of all she had compassion for her co-workers when they faced a difficult situation at work or in life. She loved the students, co-workers and staff. She was a die-hard Texas Longhorn fan. After her retirement, Gaylee enjoyed noon bible study at St. James, BSF, learning line dances, Silver Sneakers and walking. She also looked forward to annal weekend trips after Christmas to Salado, TX with her BFFs, The Magnificents. Some friendships go back to daycare. It was more than just senior slumber parties; it was giving praise and glory to GOD. One of Gaylee's favorite praises was, "she may not be what she should be, but thank GOD she's not what she used to be." She thanked God for reaching way down, picking her up and turning her around. In addition to her husband John, daughter Jill, granddaughter Talor, and grandson Johnathan, Gaylee is survived by four brothers, numerous nieces, nephews, sisters in love Gladys, Mildred, Donnie, brother in love Welma Horton, cousins (Bedford's, Gregg's and Harrison's). She also had adopted families (Medlock's, Seattle families, Ms. Lillian and Ms. Doris, and the entire St. James church family).