06/01/2026
Please pray for the Bedenbaugh family. Ms. Toby will be missed, but we will see her again in glory!Funeral service for Ms. Toby will be 11am at CIMC.
Toby Faye Stevens Bedenbaugh, 89, of Palatka, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 29, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Toby was a 1954 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville. She moved to Palatka in 1967 from Brevard County where husband, Jerry H. Bedenbaugh had been stationed with the Florida Highway Patrol. Years ago, Toby worked with K & S Office Machines and as a substitute teacher at Browning Pearce Elementary School. She later served as the office manager at the family business, Brunner Building Supply in East Palatka. Toby was a very active member of Christ Independent Methodist Church and years ago was the full-time pianist at San Mateo Baptist Church. In addition to her never-ending love of playing the piano and singing, she was an excellent cook and enjoyed going shopping. Toby was a devoted wife to her husband Jerry, a dedicated mother in raising her 3 sons and special joy was received when grand and great-grandchildren came into her life. She would light up when her family was around or came by for a visit. Toby was a loyal and caring friend and was also very giving and charitable, donating to numerous ministries and worthy organizations.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Jerry H. Bedenbaugh, a son, Johnny Hugh Bedenbaugh, her parents, John and Helen Stevens, a sister, Mitzi H. Stevens and a great-grandson, John William Bedenbaugh.
Toby is survived by 2 sons, Jeff Bedenbaugh (Pam) and Jed Bedenbaugh (Jessica), both of Palatka, 7 grandchildren, Justin Bedenbaugh (Caitlyn), Jennifer Batchelder (Chris), Austen Bedenbaugh (Jesseca), Lyndsey Ricks (D.J.), Jordan Bedenbaugh (Alyssa), Jerri Mae Hartline (Brandon) and Mit Bedenbaugh (Andelynn) and 7 great-grandchildren, Miley Ricks, Camden Ricks, Payton Bedenbaugh, Raegan Bedenbaugh, Harrison Bedenbaugh, Jocelyn Batchelder and Palmer Faye Bedenbaugh as well as many special friends who were dear to her heart.
The family wishes to express their special thanks for the excellent care and love extended to Toby by Radiant Nursing and Rehab, Brook Haven Co-Living Home and to Haven Hospice.
Services celebrating Toby’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Christ Independent Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Huntley, Rev. Amos Price, Rev. Michael Hudson and Rev. Karl Flagg officiating. Burial will follow Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lake City. The family will receive friends Tuesday at Toby’s residence, 335 Horseman Club Road in Palatka from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be sent to Christ Independent Methodist Church (General Fund), 4078 Silver Lake Dr., Palatka, FL 32177.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Toby’s Book of Memories page at www.j-ofunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
