Gayla Robertson

Gayla Nell Robertson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Bedford. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Graveside Service: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Gayla was born on January 26, 1930 in Edgewood, Texas to Buck Charles Beard and Hettie Celestia Barber Beard. A resident of Arlington since 1967, she was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Gayla raised 4 sons while working as a cosmetologist and in sales. She was very artistic and enjoyed working on hair and sewing. She loved to cook and was a caregiver to many. Gayla was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Paul Robertson on June 1, 2004; and 5 sisters. Survivors: Sons, Terry Lee Hitt and wife, Susan, David Ray Hitt and wife, Rita, Jon Mart Hitt and wife, Robin, and Donald Kent Hitt; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 9 great great-grandchildren. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233