Lyndora Upshaw (Baldwin)

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She devoted her time and energy to wherever and whatever she could do for her church.

Lyndora Baldwin-Upshaw was born on July 27, 1948, in White Plains, New York, to the late Jay Baldwin and Dora McLean Baldwin. She was the younger of two daughters. Lyndora attended White Plains Public Schools and graduated from White Plains High School in 1966.

After high school, she attended Shaw University in Raleigh, NC and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Lyndora began her career as a teacher in the Atlanta, GA school system as a High School Social Studies teacher. After many years there she relocated to South Carolina to teach children with disabilities. She was dedicated and loved her students very much, finding it extremely hard when they graduated. After moving back to NY in 1993 she was employed by EZ PASS in Nyack, NY as a supervisor in the billing/payment department. While living in White Plains Lyndora helped her sister take care of their parents, Deaconess Dora Baldwin and Deacon Jay Baldwin.

Lyndora was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church from early childhood thru her adult life - she was a member of the Jr. Choir, Jr. Usher Board, Sunday School, Voices of Bethel, Beautification Ministry, Trustee Ministry and the church Bookkeeper. She also was an Honorary Missionary. For several years Lyndora worked as the Office Assistant, until her health began to fail her. Lyndora devoted her time and energy to wherever and whatever she could do for her church.

Lyndora had many hobbies, but two she especially enjoyed were going on cruises and making and selling jewelry with her sister, Victoria. She loved being with people and wanted to make everyone smile.

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Lyndora had many hobbies, but two she especially enjoyed were going on cruises and making and selling jewelry with her sister, Victoria.

Lyndora had many Family and Friends throughout her life - at church, her community and at her work - all will deeply miss her. Her memory will live on in the Hearts of all who Loved her.

Lyndora was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Dora Baldwin, one stepbrother, Frank Patterson and several other relatives.

Lyndora is survived by her Sister Victoria Baldwin-Wilson of Lisbon, Maine, her brother-in-law Howard Wilson and a host of cousins, nieces & nephews, and her loving Sister Friend Deacon Monica C. Andralliski.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing various health concerns, please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Visitation/Gathering will be held on Monday August 31st, 2026 starting 11:00AM at Bethel Baptist Church, immediately followed by Memorial Service at 11:30AM. So you may come to the Church to try to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing). Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the days of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Lyndora Upshaw entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the family of Lyndora Upshaw during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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A public Memorial Service is planned for Mon. Aug. 31st, 2026 - friends to gather & visit starting 11:00AM & Memorial Service starting about 11:30AM. Please still leave condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor.

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As a lasting tribute in lieu of flowers, the family kindly prefers a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to: Bethel Baptist Church (may be done through the donation tab/link here in website just slightly below to link listed, or on your own to address within under Service Schedule - preferably in some way to the Youth, Education and/or a Scholarship within Bethel). You may also plant a tree in her name/memory/honor, as another form of condolence & lasting tribute. If sending flowers despite the family preference, they may be delivered either on Sunday August 30th, 2026 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or Monday August 31st, 2026 by/before 10:45AM to Bethel Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!