Lounez McNeal Gwinn

July 26, 1915 - February 9, 2017

Mrs. Betty Lounez McNeal Gwinn, age 101 of Douglas, passed away Thursday evening, February 9, 2017, at Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Mrs. Gwinn was born July 26, 1915 to the late John R. McNeal and the late Corinne King McNeal. Mrs. Gwinn, a native of Cecil, Cook County, was a retired Seamstress. Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Milton Gwinn, 1 Daughter, Patsy Carter and1 Granddaughter, Tammy Elaine Mercer. Survivors include: 1 Son, Jerry (Jenelle) Gwinn of Marietta, GA 6 Grandchildren 14 Great Grandchildren 5 Great Great Grandchildren Several Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends Graveside Services and Interment were held Sunday, February 12, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. at Refuge Cemetery in Atkinson County with Rev. Don T. Lott officiating. Active Pallbearers were: Brad Moon, Raymond Mercer, Stephen Michaels, Brian Coffee, Bubba Mercer and J. R. Lott. Special Musical Selections, “Precious Lord," was presented by the Heritage Baptist Church Choir, with the Guitarists, Jeff Palmer and Monty Harper, “Rose Without A Thorn," was presented by CD Music, “Amazing Grace," was presented by Savannah Michaels, with the Heritage Baptist Church Choir, and the Guitarists, Jeff Palmer and Monty Harper and “Where The Roses Never Fade," was presented by JoAnne Mercer, with the Heritage Baptist Church Choir, and the Guitarists, Jeff Palmer and Monty Harper. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.