Gwendolyn Horwath

November 11, 1942 - December 5, 2011
Gwendolyn Horwath

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Gwendolyn “Gwen” Gurganious Horwath, age 69, of Wilmington, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, December 5, 2011 at NHRMC.

She is survived by her loving husband Raymond “Ray” Horwath; son, Gary Leach and wife Mary Ann of Wilmington; daughters Loyce “Jean” Spriggs and husband Ricky of Canyon Lake, Texas and Kim DeShon and husband Jeff of Battle Creek, Michigan; daughter-in-law Kim Horwath of Houston, Texas; mother Mattie “Loyce” Gurganious of Wilmington; brothers, Ronny Gurganious and Harlee Gurganious, Jr. and wife Connie; sisters, Catherine Gurganious, Lynda Fallin and husband Dallas, Freda Williford and husband Chuck, Rowena Daughtrey and husband James, ten Grandchildren, and eight Great-grandchildren.

Gwen was preceded in death by her sons, Raymond Louis Horwath at age 26 and infant son Joseph Louis Horwath; sister Joyce Gurganious; and father Harlee B. Gurganious, Sr.

Gwen was an active member of Scotts Hill Baptist Church, and a volunteer for Good Shepherd’s Ashley House and Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). She was a member of Christian Motor Cyclists Association (CMA), Rolling Thunder NC-3 and Port City Southern Cruisers Riding Club, Patriot Guard Riders (PGR).

Gwen was an American Gold Star Mother (mother of a fallen veteran, Raymond Louis “Louie” Horwath of Desert Shield).

The family will see friends at 1:30 pm Saturday, December 10, 2011 followed by a memorial service at 3 PM at Scotts Hill Baptist Church, 185 Scotts Hill Loop Rd., Wilmington, NC 28411.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to CMA Run for the Son, 3008 Hayden Dr., Wilmington, NC 28411.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington,NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • December 08, 2011
    Kathy & Cleto Martinez Gonzalez says:
    May our Heavenly Father put his precious arms around all of you with the assurance that your lost love one is with him. We send our love and our sympathy

  • December 08, 2011
    John & Sandra Hall says:
    Ray, our hearts are heavy at this time. We are so thankful that we got the chance to know Gwen and had the chance to sit with the two of you at the Christmas party. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We are here for you.

  • December 08, 2011
    Rick Ibach says:
    I have known Ray and Gwen for almost 40 years. Gwen was a wonderful lady and she will be missed by everyone whose lives she has touched. My heart aches for Ray and his family and I know that God is looking after them in their time of sorrow. God Bless Rick

  • December 08, 2011
    Cherie Pond says:
    Dear Ray & Family, So sorry to hear about Gwen. Thankfully she didn't suffer. Wish I could be there with you at this time. Will talk soon. Love & Hugs, Cherie

  • December 08, 2011
    Rick & Robin Skrabacz says:
    We extend our sympathies and prayers to Ray and the family. Gwen had a true heart for God and it was an honor to serve with her at CMA events. See you again in heaven sister!!