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Gwen McCrae
1943 - 2025
Gwen McCrae
1943 - 2025
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BORN
1943
DIED
2025
Gwen McCrae Obituary
Gwen McCrae was a soul, funk, and disco singer best known for her 1975 hit, "Rockin' Chair."
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
16 Entries
Anne C.
August 20, 2025
I had the 45 of "Rockin Chair" and it was one of my favorites. Sending condolences to her family and friends.
Darlene
June 14, 2025
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful singer Ms. Gwen McCrae fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Gwen McCrae was a soul, funk, and disco singer best known for her 1975 hit, "Rockin´ Chair." We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. We enjoyed her singing and many songs to whom she brought much joy too. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with your dear loved one Ms. Gwen McCrae. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Ms. Gwen McCrae will certainly be missed by the music world. May family, friends and extended family cherish her memories.
Mercy Wiggins
May 6, 2025
Mercy Wiggins Stallworth, She will ever be missed from her music and legacy and vocal talent. R.I.P.
Mercy Wiggins
May 6, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Quanda
March 18, 2025
I love you God mom and will miss you greatly
The squaire family
March 15, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sarah Squaire/Perry
March 15, 2025
I send my sincere condolence to Gwen`s family. May she rest in peace. We was church friends at house Memorial and design church in Pensacola, Florida.
Olivia Wilcox-Caldwell
March 4, 2025
To the families of Gwen McCrae I send my sincere condolences. I knew of her from West Palm Beach, FL. Once when I had moved to New York City she and I were at the same location. Just by coincidence. Rest-on my sister!
Mr. Jr.
February 27, 2025
My condolences.
Dee Black
February 26, 2025
To the McCrae Family You Have My Deepest Condolence In The Loss Of Your Love One. Ms. Dee Black
Ann L
February 26, 2025
Condolences to the family of Gwen McCrae,
The loss of a loved one can shake us up terribly. Losing your dear one, Gwen McCrae, has shaken the world. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Continue to lean on family and close friends for support.
Donnie Ellis
February 25, 2025
To the family - so sorry for your loss. I LOVED to hear her sing. May she R.I.P.
Ahnarja Graham
February 25, 2025
I loved her music condolences to the friends and family. we will always love you, Ms.Gwen Mccrae
Mm
February 25, 2025
Condolences to loved ones.
faith c.tobin/brad j/herscot
February 24, 2025
Dear Mccrae Family Brad and I extend our condolences's to the family.she'll surely be missed very much.best faith
Michael
February 24, 2025
R.I.P. our condolences to Family Friends and Fans Michael Crosswhite and Jon Atkinson enjoyed her music
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