Mrs. Gwendolyn Ann Jones

In Loving Memory of Lady Gwendolyn Ann Jones, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on December 29, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the union of Arthur Davis and Bertha Clark, Gwendolyn lived a life filled with love, resilience, creativity and dedication. Gwendolyn accepted Christ at an early age and carried her faith throughout her life. She was educated in both public and catholic schools in Youngstown, Ohio where her interest in computer technology began to flourish during high school. After graduating, she welcomed her son, Antoine, with her first husband, Clinton West of Washington D.C. A Jill-of-all-trades, Gwendolyn explored a few interesting career paths such as training as an emergency medical technician and medical administration before finding her niche in mainframe computer programming and troubleshooting. Known for her versatility and strong work ethic (like her mother) she helped break barriers as a Black woman in STEM in the 1980s. She later joined Express Scripts (formerly Value RX) as a Lead Customer Experience Specialist, where she worked until her retirement. She proudly earned her Associates in Computer Sciences from WC3, always demonstrating her commitment to learning and growth. Lady Gwendolyn was united in holy matrimony with Sir Anthony Jones, her loving husband, partner and comrade of 30 years. Her favorite moments were spent listening to ridiculously loud and perfectly equalized music, singing, dancing, sewing and enjoying trips with her husband. She especially loved car rides to Belle Isle, slumber parties with her grandchildren, and get-togethers “over to Gwen and AJ’s”. She spent most of her time gardening when the weather permitted, rearing her great and grandchildren and maintaining her pivotal role of “Mrs. Jones”. Her spirit of hospitality is unmatched. Gwendolyn was an anchor in her community of 40 years, serving as active member of her community’s block club for over 20 of them. Above all, Gwendolyn cherished time with her family, creating memories that will be treasured forever. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bertha, her brother, James “Boyd” Williams Jr., sisters Deloris and Martie Williams. She leaves behind her husband, Anthony Jones; her son, Antoine West (Charris); her bonus son, Jason Young; her bonus daughter, Antoinette Arnold, and sister Jiliane Davis. She is dearly missed by her grandchildren, Nakia Crimes (John), Brittany Randall, and Courtney Jackson (Christopher); her great-grandchildren, Christian, Cassidy, Caleb, Camden, and Cali; bonus grandson DeAnthony, along with a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, home health caregivers and friends both great and small. Lady Gwendolyn created a deep legacy of love, strength, sense of adventure and kindness that continues to burn bright in the souls of everyone who knew her.

Mrs. Gwendolyn Ann Jones

December 29, 1944 - December 3, 2024