IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Florence

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Gwynn

d. Mar 11, 2025

Obituary

Florence Gwynn was born on December 25, 1922 in Newport News, VA
(Warwick County) to the late Peachy Marrow and Martha Talton Marrow.
She answered the Master's call and peacefully went home to be with the
Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at home.

At an early age, Florence was baptized at First Baptist Church Morrison,
where she was born and raised in the church family. During her active
years at Morrison, she attended Sunday School, Vacation Bible School,
Bible Study, Choir Practice, Revival meetings, Baptism, Prayer meetings,
and unforgettable Easter Sunday Plays. She was a strong believer in
Jesus and never failed to let you know "God Is Good!"
She married Thomas Gwynn Sr. in 1940, and with that union she had
seven children.

She is predeceased by her parents; husband, Thomas Gwynn Sr.; two
sons; Thomas Gwynn Jr. and Robert Gwynn; one daughter, Mary Byrd;
brother, Peachy Marrow, Jr; three sisters, Delia Jones (Silas), Rachel Byrd
(Coy), and Loretta Henderson

She will be sorrowfully missed by her children; Lorraine Marbury, Christine
Morris; Evelyn Harrod, and Nathaniel Gwynn; cousin, Hazel Douglas;
Special Sister, Shirley Carey; grandchildren, great-great grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 AM on Friday, March 21, 2025, at First
Baptist Church Morrison, 12720 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News, VA
23602. A Celebration of life service will follow at 11 AM with Rev. William
J. Spencer, Pastor. Interment is Private.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

March
21

Friday

10:00 - 11:00 am

Celebration of life service

March
21

Friday

Starts at 11:00 am

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