Gwendolyn Bernice Turner (Gwen) was born on December 1, 1938 in Baltimore,

Maryland to Rosie Turner and Nathaniel Jones. She departed this life on Friday, March 22,

2019. Gwen was raised in South Baltimore and attended neighborhood schools. She

was a part of Baltimore history as one of the first black students to integrate

Southern High School, where she graduated in 1957. She worked proudly for the DMV

in Baltimore and spent many years working for the Social Security

Administration. However, Gwen wanted more out of life.

At age 44, Gwen enrolled in the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She attended

classes every weekend for the next four years while working a full-time job. In

December 1986, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree and began a career as a social

worker. She helped many young people and families in the 20 years that she dedicated to

her work. One of the great joys of her life was her son Daryl. She was committed to

making sure he stayed out of trouble and performed well in school. Many a night at

dusk you could hear her voice ringing in the street to summon Daryl to come in for the

night. She was very proud of the son she raised as a single mother until her final

breath.

She was a beloved arid delightful grandmother to Erin, Evan, and Emani. Gwen was the

older sister to Patricia Carr with whom she shared a long, loving and happy

relationship. Gwen was also a spirited woman and lived life on her own terms. True to

herself, she passed over on her own terms. She was loved by the many friends she

made over the years and by her large, extended family.

Gwen is survived by her son, Daryl: granddaughters Erin Forbes (Anthony) and Emani

Adams, extended family Sidney Hinton, grandson, Evan Adams, and, Sister Patricia

Carr, niece Kia Carr, grand-nephew Justin Carr, "second son." Robert Ames and

daughters Starr and Chanaya Ames, cousins Shelley, Lisa, Sandra, Brandon, John,

Shaunie (Roger), Dana, (Dennis), Barbara, Kim, Nicole, Yvonne, Bernita (Avon), Denise, Jerry

(Holly), Jackie (Tano) , Jay, Janine (Lyndon), Gladys, Nicky (Ann), Indy (Earl) and many

beloved relatives and friends.

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