Gwendolyn Sue Chase

Gwendolyn Sue Chase was born on January 15, 1955 in Crockett, Texas, the fourth child born to Tenola Chase and Gamail Murphy. Her immediate family consisted of her siblings: one brother Edward and three sisters Solita, Nora, and Cynthia.

Gwen moved to Houston Texas in 1969. Where she resided for the past fifty-five years. Gwendolyn (Gwen) had three children, Earnest, Lashunda, and Albert. While raising her children she worked for the Houston Independent School District and was employed as a school cafeteria worker. She was highly thought of by her co-workers, and the many children she served. Later, because of her work ethics combined with her meticulous attention to detail, she was an outstanding part of the Houston Hyatt Regency Hotel staff until 1986.

Gwen was a faithful member of the Faith Temple of Church of God in Christ in Cashmere Gardens, Houston for the last fifty-five years. She was dedicated to seeing that her children attended church regularly and participated in church activities available to them, which included Sunday services, Sunday School, Bible Study, choir rehearsals, and washing of feet, which symbolizes the message of humility, service, and equality.

Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, son Albert of Deer Park, and sisters Solita and Nora of Houston. She is survived by her daughter LaShunda, her son Earnest, both of Houston, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. As a Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Confidant, and Friend, she will be forever in our hearts.

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God, when the troubles of my heart are many, You are faithful. When I am tired, overwhelmed, burnt out, or grieving – Your love still covers me. Thank YOU for showing my kindness and mercy every day. Your mercies never cease, and Your steadfast love endures forever. Great is Your faithfulness! In Jesus’ name, Amen.