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Gwendolyn Washington Dennis "Gwennie" Jones

1953 - 2023

Gwendolyn Washington Dennis "Gwennie" Jones obituary, 1953-2023, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1953

DIED

2023

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Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue

3933 Washington Ave

New Orleans, Louisiana

Gwendolyn Jones Obituary

Gwendolyn Washington Dennis Jones affectionately known as "Gwennie" passed on Tuesday October 3, 2023 with her family by her side. Born December 18, 1953 in New Orleans, LA, to the late Willie Washington Sr. and the late Ernestine Harris Washinton (Robertson); Sister of Kevin (Bernita) Washington Sr. and Lisa Roberston, and the late Willie "Dooney" Washington Jr.; Loving mother of four children Sonya (Cyprian) Nwafor, Ashleigh (Lonzo) Dennis-Silas, Eryn (Rickie) Dennis, and Julien (Chelsea) Dennis; five grandchildren Erick Wallace, Gabriel Breaux, Julien Dennis, Zoey Silas, and Cydney Nwafor. She also leaves to cherish her memories one great-grandson, Romeo Wallace, two God-children Terrence Evans and Toni Johnson (Danni Dunmore), along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted friends, and well-wishers. Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM on Saturday October 14, 2023 at D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave., New Orleans, LA. Arrangements were entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Homes, New Orleans. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 11 to Oct. 13, 2023.

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Neeki

December 18, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday Momma Gwen.
Luv & Miss You

Gloria Fields

October 21, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tanika Thomas-Alexander

October 16, 2023

I have nothing but fond memories of Momma Gwen. You will be truly missed but your legacy and memories will live on forever. Love always Neeki.

Angela

October 15, 2023

In memory of my Beautiful sweet aunt who have always been a blessing in our lives.We Love you unconditionally.Love your Beautiful neice Angela

Fatima Washington

October 14, 2023

Fatima Washington

Deborah,Nathaniel,Brad & Bradyn Brickens

October 14, 2023

Lisa, Danielle and family- May the love of friends bring you comfort today and in the days to come.

Christopher C Hamilton

October 13, 2023

God bless you my dear

Toni Goeloe Crayton

October 13, 2023

Many Blessings have come your way. And now you have the highest blessing of all. Tell Des I said hello!!!

JF

October 13, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Carl Johnson Sr

October 12, 2023

Rest in peace my friend condolences to the family Gwen as we called her was a beautiful woman inside and out i will always remember her forever

Antoine T Dennis Sr

October 12, 2023

I am sorry for our family's loss.

Crystal

October 12, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Gloria Tapley

October 8, 2023

My sincere condolences to Gwen´s family. May the love and compassion of God embrace and go be fore them.

Beatrice Crumm

October 8, 2023

My sincere condolences and prayers for her family.

Beatrice Crumm

October 8, 2023

Gwen was a sweet woman with a welcoming smile. We worked together and she always gave the `good morning´ smile to start the day in the office.

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