Mrs. Linnett Joyce Gayle, 80, was born on August 3, 1939 to the union of the late Maybel Robinson-Barrett and Percival Barrett in St. Catherine, Jamaica, West Indies. The third(3rd) of ten (10) children and eldest daughter of her proud parents, Linnett better known as Aunt Lynn or Mrs. Gayle, was a dutiful, loving and responsible spirit. She played an important role in raising and nurturing her younger brothers and sisters as well as her nieces and nephews.
As a young lady she migrated to Rochester, NY in the United States to pursue her dream to become a professional in the field of Interior Design. She met and married Norman Roy Gayle (1972) and together they built a loving home surrounded by friends and family. A faithful servant of the Lord, she was an active member of the Genesee Baptist Church in Rochester, NY where she frequently served on various committees. She also enjoyed singing as a first soprano with the church choir.
After retiring from the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester NY, Linnett relocated alongside her husband to the warmth of Port St. Lucie, Florida. During this time, she cultivated her lifelong love of gardening and her passion for interior decorating. Lynn was a lady of diligence. This was evident in the way she lived her life and especially in the way that she cared for her beloved husband of 44 years, Norman, who preceded her in his transition on December 26, 2016. Linnett strived to include elegance in all aspects of her life. Never losing her belief in the power of prayer, Aunt Lynn was never one to complain. She truly lived by her motto to always trust in the Lord through the ebb and flow of life. As a member of the First Congregational Church United Church in Port St. Lucie, she continued to serve in the choir and other mission ministries until she became too ill to physically attend church.
Mrs. Gayle transitioned peacefully due to natural causes on July 22, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memory two sisters, Etta Barrett-Bonner and Millicent (Blossom) Barrett. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
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