Gwen was born in McKinney, Texas to James Albert Edwards on October 21, 1924. She went to school in McKinney, Texas. She married Joseph Pavlock in 1943 and was later divorced. In 1970 she married John (Jack Beachboard who predeceased her in 2002.)
She retired from the Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. She enjoyed and made many friends in the social work office.
She was involved in many church activities, including the women’s circle, and clothing drives. She delivered Meals on Wheels and contributed to may charitable organizations.
Gwen is preceded in death by James Albert Edwards, father, Beulah Mae Allcorn Edwards, mother, Addie Mann, sister, Clifford Ray Edwards, brother, Doyle Wayne Edwards, brother, Bobby Kenneth Edwards, brother. Joseph Pavlock, spouse, John Beachboard, spouse.
Gwen is survived by Pam Fryer; daughter,(Wayne), Joseph Pavlock, Jr; son, (Alice), William Marlowe; grandson,(Lisa); Christine Galster, granddaughter,(Keith), Megan Hermosillo; granddaughter, (Joseph) Lauren Harbison; granddaughter, (Patrick), 11 great grandchildren Tyler Marlowe, Austin Hermosillo, Luke Hermosillo, Maureen Hermosillo, Bernadette Hermosillo, Genevieve Hermosillo, Kolbe Hermosillo, Garett Galster, Joseph Harbison, Michael Harbison, and Jack Harbison.
In lieu of flowers, donations may made to either the ALS Association, P.O.Box 37022 Boone, Iowa 50037 or via, donate.als.org, or HEROES,Inc 1200 29th St. NW Washington, DC 20007 or via their website, heroes.org
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, November 4th at National Funeral Home (7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042). A burial will follow at National Memorial Park (7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042.)
