Gwendolyn Renee Washington (Gwen) was born on May 25, 1970, to the late Charlie Smack Sr. and Lorraine Norwood in Seaford, Delaware. Gwendolyn went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2023.
In 1989, Gwendoyln graduated from Woodbridge High School. Gwen continued her education at Delaware Technical Community College where she received her bachelor’s degree in Human Services. Gwen had attended Wilmington University and received her associate degree in criminal justice. Gwen wanted to further her education, with that being she had attended Springfield College of Human Services received her master’s degree in Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership.
Gwendolyn was employed at Meta Health as a Care Manager II. She also previously worked for the Promise Program with State of Delaware as a PSW II Case Manager. Gwen took great pleasure in helping others in the community to achieve their goals. Gwendolyn loved all her family and was a very supportive mother and grandmother. Always willing to help in any way she could.
Gwendolyn was preceded in death her parents, Charlie Smack, Lorraine Norwood.
Gwendolyn leaves to cherish her memories her husband whom she married August 1, 2016, Edward Washington of Elsmere, DE; one daughter, Rochelle Thompson (Troy II) of Seaford, DE; three grandchildren, Troy Thompson III, Kayden Thompson, Kingston Thompson all of Seaford, DE; three siblings, Alexis Land (Willie) of Seaford, DE; Yolanda Reynolds of Seaford, DE; Charlie Smack II of Seaford, DE; two nephews and six nieces, Dwayne Evens of GA; Sheena Smart of GA; Latoya Smack of DE; Dana Smart of DE; Tiffany Smack of MD; Emonie Smack of GA; Charlie Smack III of DE; Raven Smack of DE. And a host of aunts, uncles, great nieces, great nephews, family and friends.
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