Obituary of Diana Maria Gaylord

Diana Gaylord passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Baltimore.

Diana was born on Sunday, October 22, 1961, and raised in South Baltimore by her parents Bruce Sr. and Shirley Raeke. In her later years she lived in the Essex and Dundalk areas. 

Diana is survived by her siblings: Bruce Raeke JR. & Mary Meadows, children: Jason Caviness, and wife Dianna Clark, and Melissa Rappold, and husband Lee Rappold. As well as 8 grandchildren: Brandon S., Kayla S., Destiny W.,Isabella C., Aiden R., Savannah W., Troy R., & Seth R. Not to mention all the other lives that she touched during her time with us.

Diana was preceded in death by her "Gramps" Clarence Rooney, beloved parents Bruce and Shirley Raeke, and brother Keith Raeke.

Diana was a family-oriented person, who without a doubt loved her grandchildren very much, and also loved spending time with her friends. She will be missed dearly.

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 2pm – 4pm, and 6pm – 8pm, a visitation will be held at Loudon Park Funeral, 3620 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, a funeral service is being held in the funeral home chapel, at 12pm and her interment in Loudon Park Cemetery is following immediately at 1pm. ome.