Bev (Murphy) Wells informed me last night around 6:00 pm that Lynette (Muchow) Baugh passed away. Lynette was so faithful to help with all reunions and to attend any WHS function that she could as long as her health permitted.
In early January, Lynette fell and broke her vertebrae and had to be placed on Hospice. She was at home when she died with loved ones by her side: Jarod (Lynette’s husband) Lindy (her daughter) and Chris, (Lindy’s husband).
Lindy and her husband live next door to Jarod and Lynette. They bought the house next door which had belonged to Lindy’s grandmother. Chip and Joanna Gaines did the remodel, and their house was featured on the Fixer Upper TV show several years ago. Lynette and Jarod and whole family were featured in the home at the end of the original airing.
In case this link doesn’t work, it is titled: Hewitt Hideaway, April 10, 2017. Bing Videos
Jeanne
Bev, who was a dear, dear friend of Lynette has offered this wonderful heartfelt tribute for us.
“Lynette Muchow Baugh and I went to Gurley Elementary together; we met in first grade. Every year our school would have a May Pole dance event and the girls would dress up like butterflies and dance around the May Pole. Lynette was a beautiful butterfly and now her spirit will continue on in my memory as a beautiful butterfly.
Lynette passed away this evening, Monday, January 22, 2024. She would have turned 82 on March 8th.
Lynette was a loving wife to Jarod, who loved her dearly, and she loved her three beautiful daughters (Leann, Lorie and Lindy), and her grand-children, and her little dog, Buddy. Lynette loved the wide-open spaces of their farm and would even help mow the acreage from time to time and enjoyed doing it. Lindy and Chris lived next door to Lynette and Jarod and that gave Lynette and Jarod great comfort.
Jarod had built Lynette a beautiful guest home right behind their home where guests would stay when visiting. It was decorated retro and was almost like a museum. She knew every detail about every item in that home. It brought back a lot of historical memories for me.
When we were girls in high school, she worked at McCory’s and I worked at Kresses both on Austin Avenue, right across from each other. We were making 50 cents an hour and thought we were rich!
Lynette was a historian. She was involved as a docent at the Earle-Napier-Kinnard House but was involved in some of the other historic homes too. She knew a lot about Waco history too. It was amazing how much history she remembered and related. Lynette was involved in other ladies groups including her sorority and other functions and involved in her church.
When I would visit Lynette and Jarod, we would watch old war movies or westerns together…what fun! Lynette was a great cook and one of her specialties was marinated pork tenderloin with vegetables, sooo yummy! And, she made a great banana pudding (nothing boxed, all from scratch) too! She would get up early and have breakfast for her guests. A true B&B! She loved having her guests visit.
I was so thankful that I got to see Lynette in October. She just hugged me and called out my name. What a thrill that was!
So my dear friend, Lynette, you will live in my heart and memory. And, some day, we will see each other again! I have no doubt that she is with her Lord! Please keep Jarod and their family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.”
Carolyn Wolf Lloyd: Thank you so much for passing along this very sad news. Thank you, Bev, for letting us know.
I first met Lynette at South Junior. She was one of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever known. We were good friends through high school and I loved seeing her at the reunions I was able to attend and we visited on the phone occasionally. Just like Bev, I remember her as being a very gracious hostess. She loved her family and friends and one couldn’t help loving her. She and Jarod always seemed like the perfect couple. They really complemented each other.
Although it has been several years since I spoke with her, I will miss her greatly.
Thanks again for keeping us informed of the good and bad news of our classmates.
Love and blessings,
Carolyn Lloyd
David Dibb: She was special to me. I dated her some, and at the 50th reunion, she and her husband were very hospitable to Anita and me. She will be missed.
Linda Phelps McKee: Lynette was a lady through and through, and we will miss her. What a wonderful tribute by Bev, a true friend. Lynette worked very hard for the Waco Historical Foundation and we always went to the big sale they had every year. She would be there working every day. My heart is so sad.
Gwen Ewing Hodges: Condolences to all who loved her. So sorry to hear this and Bev you wrote a beautiful tribute!
Jeanne Holland Harman: Lynette was a very sweet person and a very hard worker for any of the organizations in which she was involved. She had some beautiful irises that needed thinning out so in 2017 Jack and I went over to help with that. Jack planted them at my house but the irises do not like my dirt as much as they liked Lynette’s dirt. Some of the leaves are still peeping up through our cold ground right now….I only hope they will bloom this spring. Lynette’s smiling face will be missed at our reunion activities. She and Jarod had such a great relationship… and her antiques were remarkable. Like Bev said, her guest house was like a museum! RIP, Lynette.