Gwendolyn Elaine “Gwen” Taylor Wilson Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Gwendolyn Elaine “Gwen” Taylor Wilson

Graveside service for Gwendolyn Wilson, 66, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Mount Traveler Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 1229 South Dawson Avenue, Waverly, Alabama 36879, Dr. Benjamin Datiri, Pastor and Reverend Robert Cadenhead, Eulogist. (Facial covering is required)

Mrs. Wilson, who passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at her home in Opelika, AL, was born July 28, 1956 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, September 16, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required).

She leaves to cherish her memory: two children, Alicia (Rodney) Darden of Salem, AL and Terrence (Lorry) Taylor of Manchester, TN; one brother, Tyler “Tom” Taylor of Auburn, AL; six grandchildren, Rodneisha Darden of Atlanta, GA, Demetrius Darden of Salem, AL, Shon Taylor, Darryl “DJ” (Nichole) Wood both of Manchester, TN, Lesli Wood of Panama City, FL and Zachary David of Atlanta, GA; two great granddaughters, Sadie Wood of Panama City, FL and Brindley Wood of Manchester, TN; one aunt, Johnnie Mae Ardister of Auburn, AL; a very special friend, Jerome Dawson of Valley, AL; a devoted cousin, Brenda (Eddie) Harris of Auburn, AL; extended family including, John Willie Todd of Opelika, AL, Michael (Jewell) Taylor of Wichita, KS, Robert “Bobby” Walton, Jr., Beverly Lockhart, Wanda Harris all of Opelika, AL and LaShunta Buchanon of Beauregard, AL; a host of cousins, church members, and friends.

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MRS LAKISHA/CALVIN EDWARDS /BEAVERS FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO U FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS MY BONUS MOM I WILL TRULY MISS U TIL WE MEET AGAIN LOVE U ALWAYS AND FOREVER 😍😍

I am so saddened by the loss of my classmate and friend. My prayers are with you--family. Gwen will truly be missed. Maebell Maddox

Sending my condolences to you and your family in this time. Praying for peace and comfort. Cynthia Shaw& family.

Sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family.💕

To my Girl Scout Troup Leader, You will be missed dearly. My mom and our family loved you dearly. I remember you gave me words of encouragement when my mom passed away. That really meant a lot to me. Renee, I understand what you going through, I am praying for strength

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Julia Rowell-Finley and Family

Gwen was such a beautiful person inside and out. She always had a beautiful smile on her face and a kind word to say. I'm honored to call her my friend! Very sincerely, Crystal Myers

My prayers are with the family 🙏 Ms. Gwen will truly be missed
Jenn Bolden

Rest on (Qwen )...I just talked to you an week ago, no one knows what's best for us, but God. Lord, help us to understand. No more pains and worries anymore, my friend. You are missed already in an mighty way.!...Darlean Graham, Salem, Alabama

We will meet again my beautiful cousin. You now fly with the "Angel". You will be missed.

My heartfelt condolences to the family and prayers for peace,strength and comfort. Gwen was a sweetheart and will be truly missed. K.L. Williams, Auburn,AL

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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