Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Gwendolyn Thompson

Mrs. Gwendolyn Griffin Thompson transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Atrium Health- Kings Mountain Kings Mountain, NC. She was born on December 17, 1948 in Cleveland County, NC.

Gwendolyn attended Cleveland High School. She was a member of Living Waters Church under the leadership of Bishop Carolyn Briggs. Gwendolyn was a loving, caring, open-hearted, high spirited person and the most hard-working woman you would ever meet. She met no strangers because to her everyone was kin. Whether by blood or not, everyone still called her “Grandmaw Gwen”. “Gwen” opened not only her heart but, her home to everyone.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Eaves Griffin (Emmett Griffin, Sr.); father, Louis Beam; her husband, Ed Thompson, Jr.; two sons, Edd Thompson, III and Ivan Thompson; sister, Lynn Toms (Leon); brothers, Emmett Griffin, Jr., James Beam, Jr., Ivory “Pig” Wray and Calvin Beam; grandchild, Justin Sanders; great grandchild, Daquarius Sanders and a nephew, Eric Sanders.

She leaves to cherish fond memories to her sons, Eric “Tony” Thompson (Marilyn), Timothy Thompson (Nikki), Edriel “Mont” Thompson, Mario Moore (Cherina) and Ontario Ross daughter, Markela Ross Weary (Xavier); a daughter-in-law, Michelle Thompson; brothers, Larry Wray, Vigor “Fella” Beam, Jerry Beam,and Steve Gaston; sisters, Carolyn Griffin, Patricia Moore, Cassandra Mendoza, Janice “Dusty” Wray, Cynthia “Red” Wray, Denise Petti (Dennis), Zinnie Brooks (Bernard), Precilla Adams (Mike) and Cathy Beam; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; special friend, Lindeana McDowell and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Thomspson will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the church. The family will be meeting at 400 Highland Avenue and 1520 Marlwood Drive Shelby. In honor of her if you are attending the service please wear white, purple, gold and silver.

Guest Book

Gwen you will truly be miss by all especially your family because you were the center of your family you kept everything going there wasn't a gathering without you there so your presence will be truly miss but keep everything together in heaven.Mary Sims family

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I will miss you and your beautiful smile and your wise and kind words i will always remember you as my guardian angel Rest in Heavenly peace you have earned your wings my beautiful GRANDMOTHER

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So sorry to hear about the passing of Gwen. We worked together. May God comfort the family in times like these. Shirley Diamond

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Heaven gained another angel, Rest in Peace Grandma

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Heaven definitely gained another angel 😇 you will truly be missed gramma Gwen we love you RIH the world will never be the same🥲🥲

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Prayers and sympathy the family shall endure Rih Gwen Constance W family friends and neighbors

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We love u and miss u . I keep wanting to call you for our weekly talk .. r.i.p gma

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Precious Woman-of-God, your sweet spirit will truly be missed. Your infectious smile could lighten the depths of darkness. I will see you at my appointed time. Ursula Walls & Family

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Gwen you will truly be missed. I'm thankful and blessed to have had you in my life.

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My Deepest condolences to the family and May you find Peace and Strength at these times of sadness. Mrs. Gwen Thompson was an Angel I've known her since age 7 she's always been a strong woman of god and would help you in anyway possible. Her words of encouragement was always comforting but god needed another Angel in heaven more than We needed you on earth and You will so truly be missed and in everyone's heart. Until we meet again Angel Rest In Peace💐🌹🙏🏽

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We love u gma Gwen ur memory will live forever.. get ur rest now.... Our queen is gone for ever but never forgotten.. Tiff and the family (Indiana)

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I love you grandma family won't be the same now that ur gone, wish I could've seen u one last time ur in a better place now kiss everyone for us and continue to watch over us. We love u 😭😭💔💔😘😘😘😘😘

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Praying that GOD will cover you all with His loving arms during your times of bereavement. Sending Love, Doris McKissick

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My Sincere condolences to Gwen's children, grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. I pray that God gives you the strength at this time to endure what must be unbelievable at this time 🙏🏽

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I love you Grandma ❤️ wish you could have stayed with us a Lil longer but God makes no mistakes 🥺 my birthday want be the same without you 💔🥺

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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