Gwendolyn Renee Brown

In loving memory of

Gwendolyn Renee Mathews Brown

Sunrise August 14, 1956                         Sunset April 8, 2026

Gwen was a light in the live of all who knew her; a woman defined by her compassion, generosity, and unwavering love for family and friends. Whether offering a warm meal, a listening ear, or a place to rest, Gwen gave freely and wholeheartedly. She was an extraordinary cook, a devoted sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and wife.

Professionally, Gwen served as a cook and certified caregiver in several nursing home facility.

Born in Jennings, Louisiana, to the late John Mathews and Shirley Duncan Mathews. She finished her early childhood education at Charles P. Adams in Lake Arthur, Louisiana and graduated from Marion High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana. On July 15, 1989, she married the love of her life, Wardell Brown.

Gwen is survived by her children, Tiffany Jordan of Schenectady, New York, Valerie Mathews of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Chloe Renee Cormier (Joe Williams) of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Amanda Brown of Beaumont, Texas. Her grandchildren Taffien Mathews, Damon Ledoux, Jerrin Mathews, Jardell Mathews, Violet Rose Declouette, Ashley Cormier, Phillip Babineaux. One sister, Jennifer Toussaint of Sulpur, Louisiana. One play brother, Hilliard Herbert (Alma) of Manchester, Tennessee, and godchild, Byron Duncan.

Her visitation will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 followed by the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. in Combre Funeral Home. Interment will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.