Gaetha Kirkley
October 1, 1949 - June 3, 2024

On Monday, June 3, 2024, with her girls be her side, Gaetha left this earthly world to reunite with her son, Todd. Gaetha will leave behind a legacy of independence, strength, hard work, and determination.  Born and raised in Columbia, SC alongside seven other siblings. She entered this world on October 1, 1949 and proved at a young age she was going to be different. Gaetha was head strong and followed her own path all through life. She loved to travel, especially to the Caribbean, working in her garden, renovating houses, and most importantly her children.

She is preceded in death by her parents Paschal and Gladys Baughman; sisters, Rachel Baughman and Ruby Bryant and son, Todd Ray Baughman. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Diana McGee (Steve) and Jennifer He (Fei; grandchildren, Crystal Watts (Robert), Hailey, Harris and Tanner. Siblings, Earnest Baughman (Joyce), Patricia Ramsey (Robert), Alvin Baughman, Beth Grant (Mike) and Robert Baughman as well as lots of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Sunset Beach where she called home since 1997. Sunset Beach always held a special place in her heart after visiting many years before she called it home. She said when she left it was like leaving an old friend. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.


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