Gwendolyn "Gwenie" Lanette Addair Wilson

February 28, 1956 - October 6, 2020

Gwendolyn Lanette Addair Wilson, of Tazewell, VA went to be with her lord and savior on October 6th, 2020 She was surrounded by her loved ones and passed in the arms of her daughter. Born February 28th of 1956, Gwen was 64 years old and spent her life caring for others as a CNA. She has reunited in heaven with her parents Ed and Juanita Addair, brother Eddie Addair, sister Sarita Lough, special niece Dana Powell and great niece Casey Powell. Gwen was married but legally separated for the last 27 years. She and her husband remained close friends and raised their four children together. She was very proud of her children and loved to show them off at every opportunity. The true love of her life were her three grandchildren that called her maw-maw. In addition to her four children Gwen leaves behind three sisters, three brothers and a best friend who she had spent time with since the age of 3. Gwen had several nieces and nephews, each one of whom has a story about their aunt Gwenny! Gwen was a strong lady who marched to her own beat. She had a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone and she thought her children to always treat everyone equally and to be kind. Gwen stood up for her beliefs and was a “firecracker” in the she was not afraid to let someone know what she was thinking. She also loved to make others laugh and enjoyed playing jokes just like her father Ed. Gwen was not for material things as she favored the beauty within individuals. She was a natural athlete, a very talented softball player, she enjoyed horseback riding and anything else to do with the outdoors, she could rarely be found indoors. She never would miss any event that her children or grandchildren were involved in and was always very supportive in cheering them on. If someone that Gwen encountered was ever in need Gwen would often go without in order to help satisfy that need. Gwen was an extraordinary teacher of life lessons and in addition to her children many nieces and nephews confided and/or consulted with her while navigating life. She loved the sport of boxing and she kept boxing gloves in her home. When her children or nieces/nephews would get into an argument she would tell them go put on the gloves and take it outside. She did this for two reasons, first she would say “one day I will not be here to help you work it out so you have to learn to settle it yourself without having hate or resentment for one another” and the second reason was the she felt it was important to know that in life when encountering obstacles and “taking punches” that the only way to move forward is to sing back and never give up and if you get knocked down to get back up. Gwen was a private person that really enjoyed her life. She was of the opinion that privacy was important and that today’s technology provides many avenues for an individual’s personal information to become compromised. In order to honor her wishes, we have left out names, surviving family members and pallbearers as that is how she would have wanted it. To know her was to love her! The question is not am I gonna die?” The question is: Are they gonna have good stories to tell about you when you’re gone?” The family will receive friends from 6 – 9 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Main Street United Methodist Church in Tazewell, VA where the celebration of life service will be conducted Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. with shared stories from friends and family. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Due to the Corona / COVID 19 virus, mask and social distancing is recommended. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Wilson and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.