Gracelyn Venetta Garnett

Gracelyn Venetta Garnett, 74, of Spring Hill, FL passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2025. Gracelyn was born in the beautiful island of St. Kitts, B.W.I., to Rosaline Caines on April 9th, 1951. She was a Christian by Faith and a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis S. Garnett Sr.

Gracelyn married Louis S. Garnett Sr., on December 27, 1969, then moved to St. Croix, U.S.V.I until June of 1988 when they moved to Tampa, FL. She was married to her husband, Louis for 39 years before he passed away. Gracelyn retired from Moffit around 2013, where she was a Daycare Teacher for many years.

Gracelyn loved to cook for her family and friends and was known for her impeccable cooking skills, sharp wit, and authenticity. She always spoke and asked what was on her mind, no holding back. She was the “funny” Grandma, always inquiring about her grandchildren’s lives and status of their relationships. Whether at family gatherings, staycations or vacations, she cherished time spent with and loved her children, grandchildren, and her family. Her love, humor and warmth made everyone’s day brighter.

She is lovingly remembered by:

4 children: Son- Louis S. Garnett, Jr.; Daughters – Gail Paulding, Janice Garnett-Robertson and Sharon Spyke ….and her many sons and daughter in law- (Ulysses, Nathan, Mark, and Debbie)

7 grandchildren: Justin, Malachi, Elyssa, Karyssa, Tiana, Samiya, and Jazlynn; 1 great-grandchild: Aubree; 2 Brothers: Alfred Caines and Leroy Caines; Sister: Cheryl Caines (passed); Sisters-in-law: Etsu, Doretta and Gwendolyn and brother-in-law: Hugh, and her many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM, following a service at 12:00 noon at Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, 3369 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, Florida.

Funeral repast details will be provided at a later date.