About Her Life
Gaylan Woodard Larmore was born on March 20th 1939 in Electra,Texas. She passed away on January 14th, 2019 in Los Angeles, California where she had lived and made a home for almost 50 years. She was laid to rest Saturday February 2, 2019 after the service in the Abbey Chapel at Restland Funeral Home surrounded by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Beola P Woodard R.N. and Dr. G.T. Woodard. She is survived by her sisters Sharon Parry and Dr. Glenda Bradstock, nieces Stacey Parry and Jennifer Parry and nephews Frederick Parry and Anthony Parry.
In her early years she took to the stage with her talents in singing and dance.
After graduating from Sunset High School in Dallas, she attended SMU where she joined Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. On a break from photographic and runway modeling with Neiman Marcus and working for The Bank of Gilbralta she met James Larmore in Topeka, Kansas. Gaylan pursued a degree in Elementary Education as well as Counseling.
Gaylan and Jim were married in Dallas, Texas in 1969, calling Los Angeles home for the duration of their marriage. She enjoyed teaching Elementary School and later provided individual and marriage counseling in Hollywood.
Gaylan loved Los Angeles AA Community and was committed to her recovery and helping others. She was the Secretary of the Rodeo Meeting for several years and loved the Camden/All Saints Church meeting on Monday.
Gaylan had a big presence in the greater LA AA Community and she enjoyed the peace of the Vedanta meditation meetings on Sunday. LA AA was Gaylan's second home and she made so many friends there. She and her family are so very thankful for the loving, shared support of those many friends.
A lovely party will be hosted by Gaylan's sister Dr. Glenda Bradstock on September 18th, 2019 at the Gardenia Restaurant and Lounge in West Hollywood. The Gardenia Lounge was one of Gaylan's favorite neighborhood hangouts. She frequented Tuesday's Open Mic Night to sing and enjoy the music.
Please join us from 7:00pm to 10:00pm for delicious food, fabulous music and great fun to celebrate Gaylan and her life.
RSVP by email to Ask.Bradstock@gmail.com. cj
