Mrs. Maggie Gwendolyn Jones-Gilbert, affectionally known as “Ms. Gwen” was born on November 9, 1941 to the late Malissa Kirk-Shadrick and Charles E. Suggs in Sylacauga, Alabama.  Ms. Gwen passed away from this earth on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles Suggs and Ernest Shadrick, sister, Delores Harper and son Joseph Walker, Jr.

Ms. Gwen graduated from Hyde Park High School in Chicago, Illinois and studied nursing at Seattle and Bellevue Community Colleges. She went on to have a forty-two-year nursing career. Working the night shifts, which carried into many years after retirement of late-night television and a nocturnal existence. She loved fishing and a game of chance, which resulted in rich rewards on many occasions. She was clever, sharp, and never afraid to speak her mind. She loved her family fiercely. She had a way of giving you a quick look or a wink that let you know she had your back. She enjoyed supporting her husband, Percy, and the association with her friends from the bowling league and her church family.

Ms. Gwen leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Pressnell Gilbert; sons, Clarence Walker and Eric Walker (Lanita); daughter-in-law, Laurie Lim; step-son, Keith Hinson (Kayla); grandchildren: Erika Walker, Janae Martin (Sedrick) Briana Walker, Alexandra Walker, and Kierra Walker-Lim; step-grandson, Kyle Hinson (Rose); siblings, Clarence Suggs and Carol Shadrick; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends   

Maggie Gwendolyn Jones passed away Wednesday, April 8th, 2020. Arrangements in Care of: Funerals by T.S. Warden, 904-765-1234