Baylis Elizabeth Kunz

Baylis Elizabeth Kunz, 89, of Lynchburg died Thursday April 21, 2001 at The Oaks.

Baylis was born February 28, 1922 in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late Lynwood Kunz and Zelma Carson Kunz. She was an active, life-long member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she served on many committees throughout her life. Her church was very important to her.

Miss Kunz was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School, Longwood College, and the University of Virginia. She spent thirty-nine years in education as a teacher or principal in Bedford County and Lynchburg. She was a member of the Woman\"™s Club of Lynchburg, Delta Kappa Gamma, Lynchburg Retired Teachers Association, the Wesleyan Adult Sunday School Class, and was an active member of Virginia Baptist Hospital Volunteers.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday April 24, 2011 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday April 25, 2011 at Centenary United Methodist Church with the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow officiating. Interment will be held privately at Concord Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church 1501 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.