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Gwendolyn Arnic Obituary
On May 10, 2011, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Faye Arnic of Tolleson, AZ went to her final resting place. She was born June 26, 1948 in Luling, TX to James Wright and Ola Mae Foster. She spent most of her life in Texas where she attended and graduated from nursing school and dedicated her life to helping others. She moved to Arizona in 1986 but was a Texan at heart. She is survived by three daughters Darrilyn Brooks ("Brooks"), Karlyn Haymore, Vanessa Granison (Luis) and two grand daughters who were her pride and joy, Melissa Wright and Aja Haymore. She is also survived by five sisters Beulah Steen, Evelyn Williams, Ola Mae Alexander, Bernice Ellison, Toni Wright and one brother, James Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents James Ray Wright and Ola Mae Foster and her beloved sister, Laura McGarity. She also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Gwen was a true Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed watching all sports on TV. What she enjoyed most in life was bragging about her granddaughters, Melissa and Aja. She was very special and will be missed by all. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 2: 00 pm at Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel located at 926 S. Litchfield Rd in Goodyear, AZ. You may send the family condolences at www.thompson funeralchapel.com.
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June 6, 2011
Gwen was my aunt and as an early teenager, she always had a happy smile for me and we had many a fun time when I would visit the country home in Luling, She could make the lightest breakfast biscuits I ever have tasted, and I like some others of my family would always request them. She loved her children and family and doted on her two grandchildren. I have a portrait of her in our home and everyone that passes by it remarks on how beautiful she looks in it. I know she would swell with pride and thanks if she could hear them. I loved my aunt and will miss her.
Verlinda Ester (Biddie)
Houston, Texas
Etta Hatfield
May 17, 2011
Gwen was my nurse & over my CNA class in 89'& 90' when I became a CNA. She was a beautiful lady who loved her family, God, nursing & Texas. When I ran into her around town she always had that big smile and a friendly hello. She aways wanted to know what was happening in my life. She will be missed.
Barbara Brandt
May 15, 2011
Gwen was a co-worker for several years. We had many laughs. Gwen was always sharing stories about her family and Grandchildren and was so proud of them.She was kind, caring and loving and all her residents loved her. God bless you Gwen. You are no longer in pain.My deepest sympathy goes out to her family.
Carma Hackett
May 12, 2011
Gwen was a friend who loved just because she wanted to. We would do well to learn by her example. She will be missed by those of us who loved her, but knowing she is with our Lord will make it easier to cope.
Paul Kinnison
May 12, 2011
I am saddened to hear of Gwen's passing. We had a lot of fun working together at Cook Health Care in the 90's. She was a caring, loving person whose only fault was her love for the Cowboys. My prayers for the family she loved so very much and bragged about often.
Tammy (& son Austin) Wilson
May 12, 2011
My thoughts & prayers to all of Gwen's family. She loved her family & was always talking about them at work. She always had great fun stories to share about Aja and shared pictures of her little grand-daughter & art pictures she drew for her "gran-gran".
Rest in peace, Gwen.
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