Gwendolyn Williams Obituary

   Gwendolyn Williams passed peacefully in her sleep on February 2, 2025. She was born in Manchester, Arkansas on February 8, 1950. She was the daughter of Leroy & Earline Eason Williams.

   Gwendolyn was a graduate of  Bethel High School. She loved the Lord and served on the Usher Board at Greater Walter’s Zion AME Located on 28TH Street and Madison Ave., in Newport News, Va. Her favorite pass time was working on cross word puzzle, listening to Gospel music and watching television. Her favorite color was yellow and favorite football team was the Washington Commanders. Gwen was not one to sit still and was employed by CSB (Community Service Board)  where she worked for 19 years before retiring. She is preceded in death by sisters Margerine (Lynn) Jackson, and  Gloria Lorraine Williams.

   Gwendolyn was the second oldest of four children and is survived by her brother Larry D. (Brenda) Williams, Sheila Marie Williams. She is also survived by an aunt and uncle Margie (Raife) Pickett of California, nieces Nicole Y. Williams of Florida, Glonia (Sammy) Gill, Shayla (Shannon) Hammons, Barbara Delman Jackson, all of Arkansas. Nephews Anthony D. (Sparkle) Williams of Florida,  grandnieces and nephews Anthony Williams, Andre Williams, Crystal Williams of Florida, Chyanne Hammons, Jase Hammons of Arkansas, Markel Gill of Arkansas, cousins, Kenneth Harris of California, Connie Harris of California, Charlie (Jimmie) Harris of Arkansas, Leonard (Sedonia) Harris of Arkansas, Harold (Angie) Harris, of Arkansas, Wilma Jean Blackshear of California, Robert Harris (Glenda) of California, and other relatives and friends. 

   Gwen was diagnosed with a tumor in her stomach which turned out to be cancer; was later diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, Gwen battled right up until the end. She will truly be missed by all. Gwen has paid her dues in this life and now she has a body with wings because now she is one of God’s little angels. May her memory be a blessing to all of us.    

   Viewing will be held Friday February 7, 2025 from 3pm-6pm at Nickelson-Cummings F.H. Services will be held Saturday February 8, 2025 12noon at Greater Walter's  A.M.E Zion 656 28th Street Newport News, Virginia 23607. Interment will be held Monday February 10, 2025 at 12noon at Hampton Memorial Gardens 155 Butler Farm Road Hampton, Va 23666.