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Obituary For Gwendolyn Charles
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.
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Ebony L Moore sent Sweet Moments for Gwendolyn Charles - July 17, 2025
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.
It saddens us to hear about the passing of Gwen. We pray for the strength of her loved ones to get through this difficult period. May the Lord God wrap his arms around this grieving family and we send our heartfelt condolences to you. She will definitely be missed, but always remembered. God Bless!
As the Songwriter, Smokey Robinson, softly and so gently sang this melody..."I'm really gonna miss you" my Beautiful Queen Sissy! I will miss greeting you at The House of The Lord, OSC, where you faithfully attended, worshipped and honored! I will miss that lovely smile, humbled and meek spirit, whenever and wherever we met. But mostly Sissy, I will miss your presence;(( In a praise and bowed down reverence, Sister Lil
My deepest sympathy to the family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
