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GWINDA CHANEY Obituary
GWINDA HENDERSON CHANEY (Age 61)
On Friday, November 30, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Louis Chaney; mother of DeCher Royster; grandmother of Milan Royster; daughter of Roosevelt and Annie Henderson; sister of Vernon (Maria), Carl and Vantura (Deborah) Henderson and Yvette (Daryl) White. Also survived by a host of family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 7 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cardozo Senior High School Faculty Scholarship, 2501 11th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for GWINDA CHANEY
January 1, 2013
So very saddened to hear of your loss..may the memories of her life and love sustain you now and always..Blessings
Denise Wilson-Taylor
Washington, DC
DENISE
MARGARET MCLAWHORN
December 16, 2012
I will always cherish the many conversations Gwinda and I shared. I will miss her.
Margaret McLawhorn
Jacqueline Commons
December 10, 2012
Chaney/Henderson Family: Our prayers are with you for such a time as this. Gwinda will be terribly missed. We have been friends since kindergarten thru college. We were inseperable & Best Friends. I pray that the Peace of God be with the family. I am forever her childhood "FRIEND"!
December 7, 2012
I'm sorry to for hear of your loss. Sending my condolences. Annie Ree from Brundidge Alabama.
December 7, 2012
Cynthia Wiseman Scott
We were hired at Rabaut JRH School together in 1973. I will never forget how enthusiatic we were that 1st year.
Dennis & Gloria White
December 7, 2012
We are sorry for your loss. May GOD comfort you through your pain and heartache.
Angela Balaba
December 7, 2012
May God grant you comfort in your time of sorrow and rest her soul in eternal peace.
Pastor Ronald & Mrs. McCree
December 7, 2012
We had the pleasure to fellowship with Sis. Chaney at the Greater Morning Star Baptist Church in Mobile, AL. On behalf of our church family, you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of such a gentle and kind sister.
Katherine Tearney
December 7, 2012
MY deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this sad time .Our God will keep you strong.
Carol Singleton
December 6, 2012
Deepest Sympathy to the Chaney and Henderson Family in the passing of your beloved Gwinda. She was a wonderful person to know.
cynthia jackson
December 6, 2012
May the God of comfort be with you may He keep you and your family
in His Love through your tme of sorrow is my prayer. Lov you Yvette. Your SIS Cynthia
Cynthia Harris-Milner
December 6, 2012
Mr. Louis Chaney and Family
It sadden my heart to know that you have loss the love of your life. My prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. Know that she has moved on to a better resting place with our Lord and Savior watching over you, DeCher,and Milan. May God bless you all and keep you strong and know that her sprite is with you always.
Peace be with you,
Cynthia Harris-Milner
Deborah White
December 6, 2012
May God cloth you all in His tender love and Grace during these times and in the future.
Lewis and Decher chaney
December 6, 2012
Love and prayers for you during this difficult time. we loved her too. Trust God. Your cousin Janet and family. Youngstown,ohio
Lewis and Decher chaney
December 6, 2012
Love and prayers for you during this difficult time. we loved her too. Trust God. Your cousin Janet and family. Youngstown,ohio
Cynthia Bruce Andrews
December 5, 2012
DeChar and family,
Sending thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time.
Yolanda F.
December 5, 2012
Louis,
God saw fit to cradle Gwinda in his loving arms and rock her into an eternal rest...may she rest in peace.
I will remember you in my prayers in this time of sorrow.
Robert Jefferson
December 4, 2012
My prayer to the family,God will be with you always through this journey.
Wanda Gattison
December 4, 2012
DeCher, Mr. Chaney, and Milan - praying for you guys at this time. So very sorry for your loss.
Marion Lay
December 4, 2012
I'm so very sorry for your loss, my heart is heavy for you and your family.
Ralph Neal
December 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in time of grief. Gwinda was a friend and co-worker.
Barbara Bell-Cole
December 3, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Barbara Cole & Family
December 3, 2012
Our prayers are with you and your family.
John & Sharland Reed
Anthony Caffie
December 3, 2012
Luv always ur lil brother
Rhonda/Jordan Carruthers
December 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anthony Caffie
December 3, 2012
I luv u sis
December 3, 2012
Our hearts are filled with sadness. We can not imagine the pain you feel now but we wanted to let you know that our loving thoughts are with you. We will keep you in our prayers. Florence Carnathan and Family
Melza Cook
December 3, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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