Gwendolyn Stubbs
November 10, 2007
Gwendolyn Stubbs, 68, died peacefully at Taylor House on Saturday November 10, 2007. Funeral will be 1:00 Saturday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 Friday evening at the funeral home.
Gwen was born in Iowa City, IA on April 5th 1939 to Heywood G. Brewer and Mary Lee Jackson, who both preceded her in death. She was a life long East Des Moines resident and graduated with the class of 1956 from East High School. Gwen was a life long member of First C.M.E. Church, serving as secretary for many years. Her former employers were LOOK Magazine, Blue Cross of Iowa and State of Iowa Department of Health.
She is survived by stepfather, George W. Brown; stepmother, Dolores Brewer both of Des Moines; daughters, TaLencia Stubbs, Ames, TaVonne Botts, Des Moines; sisters, Antoinette (William) Harris, Issaquah, WA., Charlene (Fred) Williams, Des Moines, Pam Lewis, Des Moines; brother, David (Linda) Brewer, Des Moines; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Kathy Harris-Tillman
11/16/2007
To Toni,Willie,Taunisha,Nycholle,Alonti,Shaunda and the rest of the family.
I just wanted to let you know I am deeply saddened by the loss of Gwen. She was always fun to be with. I hope you can find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories you have. May God Bless and Keep all of you.
Sincerely,
Kat
Rex Deckard
11/13/2007
To TaVonne and all of the family,
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We thank the Lord for allowing your mother to be such a blessing to the eastside community for so many years.
Rex Deckard
Nycholle (Niece)
11/12/2007
Aunt Gwen will deeply be missed. She was always so happy and full of life. She was one of my favorite aunts. May she rest in peace. She will always live on in our thoughts. I have nothing but great memories of her.
Nycholle (Harris) Davis