OPELOUSAS - Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Our Savior’s Church, 202 Our Savior’s Church Blvd., Opelousas, LA for Ms. Gwendolyn Charles, 61, who entered eternal rest on Monday, June 30, 2025 at her residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Pastor William Reiszner will be officiating the funeral service.

Ms. Charles’ memories are being cherished by: her two sons, Artameus Charles, Sr. and Garrius Brooks (Rachael), both of Opelousas, LA; one daughter, Rachelle Baker of Opelousas, LA; two sisters, LaVonda Simien (Eldridge) of Opelousas, LA and Marzella McCoy of Houston, TX; two brothers, Travis McCoy and Eddie Charles, both of Houston, TX; two bonus sons, Jacoby Simien and Samuel Lee, both of Opelousas, LA; one bonus sister, Tracy Parish of Lake Charles, LA; one uncle, Fleman Charles, Jr. of Opelousas, LA; fifteen grandchildren, Artameus, Jr., Artrayvion, Artrayious, Artasia, Asia, Arlaysia, Ava, Christen, RonKavian, Ron’Kasha, Ty’Rhianna, Ja’Myria, Garrieona, Amaya and Layla; one great grandchild, Artesia; two special friends, Darlene Mayo and Andrea Ledoux, both of Opelousas, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her parents, John Charles and Mable Parish Charles; fiancé, Robert Julien; one bonus son, Cody McLendon; aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Our Savior’s Church.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.