Gwendolyn Matthews, age 71, was born on December 24, 1950 in Augusta, Georgia. Later on she was raised in Newark, New Jersey. Gwendolyn was called home on January 16, 2022 at Autumn Care of Fayetteville.

Gwendolyn was multi- talented woman. She was a teacher, a life- coach, a fighter, a cooker, baker, and many other things. Ms. Matthews was a Army Veteran. She serviced in the United States Army.

Gwendolyn was preceded in death by her Mother, Beatrice Matthews, her brother, Ronald Matthews, her uncle, Miller J. Homer, Edward and James Jordan, her aunts Murrie Lee Miles, Donnie Mae Gibbs, Jennie Mae Hoskey, and Laurette Miller.

Gwendolyn leaves her memories, one daughter (Natosha Dunston) of Brooklyn NY, one son (Terrence Dunston) of Fayetteville NC, six grandchildren (Makiya Richardson of Spring Lake NC, Tyshon Breeden of Spring Lake NC, Faith Cameron of Spring Lake NC, Sharika Dunston of Spring Lake NC, Kendall Dunston of Fayetteville NC & Alana Dunston of Fayetteville NC) and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members/friends who will sadly miss her.

Gwendolyn Matthews viewing was held February 5th, 2022. At Colvin Funeral and Crematory ( 2010 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville NC 28301) 4pm-6pm.