Mrs. Gwendolyn Olympia Barnes

February 7, 1948 - May 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Gwendolyn Olympia Barnes, age 74, announces her passing which occurred on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Hock Family Pavilion. Born February 7, 1948, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Gwendolyn was a graduate of E. E. Smith Senior High School, Bennett College (Bachelor of Science), and Ohio State University (Master of Science). Gwendolyn was an active member of Markham Chapel Baptist Church where she served her church and community well. She was also an active member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 175. Gwendolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wallace Barnes, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Joseph W. Barnes, III and Reginald Brian Barnes; brother, Jerry McRae (Martha); two grandchildren; and a host of extended family members and friends. A celebration of Gwendolyn's life will be held at Markham Chapel Baptist Church, 3630 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina 27707 on Tuesday, May 17th; Family Visitation at 12:30 p.m. and Life Celebration Service at 1:00 p.m. Please keep this family in your thoughts and in your prayers.