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Gwendolyn Maurice Ash

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Gwendolyn Ash Obituary

Ash, Gwendolyn Maurice (Cannon) Age 81, of Merrillville IN, formerly of Pittsburgh PA, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at her home. Gwen was born November 24, 1930 in Durham, NC to Rev. Cyrus D. and Helen Page-Cannon. She was raised in Clairton PA and attended Clairton Public Schools. Upon graduation Gwen attended Cortez-Peters business school in Washington DC. Gwen married Willie Lee Ash on August 20, 1950. To this union was born three children: Reginald, Jerome and Angela. The young family made their home in Pittsburgh where Gwen began her career in the insurance industry. She retired from the Home Insurance Company where she received the honored distinction of being the first female African-American insurance underwriter in the city of Pittsburgh. Gwen was a faithful and active member of the Central Baptist Church (Pittsburgh PA) Christian Bible Church (Pittsburgh PA) and most recently Bethel Church of God (Gary IN) where she was the church organist. Her desire to learn and share the word of God lead her to attend and graduate from Moody Bible Institute in Pittsburgh. She continued to share her love of the word by teaching Sunday and vacation bible school classes. Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Taylor and Reginald Cannon. She leaves to cherish her memories, devoted sister, Beverly (James) Wright of Merrillville, IN; her children, Reginald (Mary) Ash Sr., of Indianapolis, IN, Jerome Ash of Charlotte, NC and Angela (DeWayne) Tolliver of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Reginald (Adrienne) Ash Jr., Justin Ash, Shaunte (Jordan) Hooten, Leigha Tolliver, Devin Tolliver and Alexis Ash; three great grandchildren, Araya Hooten, Reginald Ash III and Lailyn Tolliver and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends. Thankful she had her faithful companions Jackson and Rocky at her side. Visitation Friday, June 8, 2012 from 12 noon-8:00pm family will receive friends from 6-8 PM at Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W 11th Ave, Gary IN. Homegoing service Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10:00am, at Bethel Church of God, 1069 Fillmore St, Gary. Internment at Calumet Park Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Gwendolyn Ash

15 Entries

Emma Collington

June 23, 2019

A longtime faithful friend who always remembered me when good employment ensued, job after job. Our last tenure together was with the Maryland Casualty Insurance Company of Pgh. in the Chamber of Commerce Building. A true friend and confidante who departed this life to a new life with Jesus Christ. Beautiful unforgettable moments shared with Gwen and she is sorely missed.

Emma Wilson Collington

November 28, 2012

To be absent in this body, is to be present with the Lord. And Gwen is there with our Saviour. I'm saddend by my loss of her because she was with me through thick and thin issues of my life and was always such a blessing to me. We worked together for years at different sites and my admiration of her love for her family was quite evident. I will miss the many conversations we had but my comfort is knowing that she is with Our Saviour and know that its her utmost desire to see all of her family and her many friends, join her in the Kingdom of God. God Bless Reggie, Jerry. Angie and Sister Jean. Love, Emma

Natalie Marcus Whitlow

June 21, 2012

Good-bye Mrs. Ash. A life well-lived. I always admired the way you were continually learning -- teaching yourself to knit, for example, and then knitting FABULOUS things. Say hi to my mom if you see her. Love, always.

gloria smith-rochelle

June 16, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Ash Children, your mother was a wonderful woman, may she rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior.

The Smith Family/SCV

June 12, 2012

Reggie, Jerry, and Angie,

Our family would like to express we are sad to learned of the lost of your mother. May you hold her near within your hearts and always cherish the loving memories.

Donna Jean Alexander & Ms. Olday, Sam, Kim and Nicole)

Pittsburgh, PA

Ed Squires

June 11, 2012

To my Brother in Christ Reggie, and the entire family of Gwendolyn Ash, my heartfelt sympathies on her passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marilyn Marcus

June 10, 2012

To my sister Angela and my brothers Reginald and Jerome - she is gone but most certainly not forgotten. We have so many rich memories of Gwendolyn Ash from her typing 120 words per minute without errors to her love of cute little dogs, to her musical talents, culinary skills or just plain being there when you needed her. Gwendolyn Ash was tough, but she was honest and fair. I know she is resting with the Father and keeping a watchful eye on us. I love you always... Your big sister!

Darnisha,Stacia and Mark Edwards

June 8, 2012

We will miss our honorary grandmother...
Stacia,Mark and Darnisha

Michele Howard

June 8, 2012

To Jerome and Reggie and the entire Family:
Please know that my prayers are with you, knowing that God will always be there to comfort and uplift you. He now has added another beautiful jewel.

Clay Cates

June 8, 2012

To Jerome and the family of Gwendolyn Maurice Ash:

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God's grace comfort you during your period of bereavement.

Murray & Shirley De'Long

June 8, 2012

May God bless your family it was a true blessing to fellowship with her.She was a real woman of God.

La Quinta Page-Rials

June 8, 2012

"Her children rise up and call her blessed"
Auntie as was truly a blessing. Reggie, Jerry, Angie and Beverly, please allow the God of peace to embrace you now and especially in the days ahead. We love you all and will continue to pray that God will strength you now and always. She is resting in the arms of Jesus. Thank God we will see her again. God bless you. We love you.
La Quinta Page-Rials(Kitty) and all the Pages

Dinahlynn Biggs

June 8, 2012

My heart goes out to the family, Ms. Gwen was full of life. She embraced all of the friends of her children. I met Ms. Gwen back in the 70's and it was like I had known her for ever. She treated me and my child like family......always showing happiness for everyone.

Laramie White

June 8, 2012

We are praying for your family, stay strong in the Lord. He will comfort you doing this time. Your mother will be missed by all the people that she touched in her life. God Bless and keep you near him. Laramie and Pat White (Minneapolis, MN)

Rita Hannel

June 8, 2012

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your famiy during this time. Reggie would often talk about his Mother, and you could see and hear the Love he had for her.

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