Gwendolyn Mays

Gwendolyn (Murphy) Mays 63, of Springfield, Ohio passed away at 10:30pm in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Mays was born on December 5, 1946 in Springfield , Ohio the daughter of Wilbur O. and Dorothy Mae Murphy Sr. Gwendolyn attended the Springfield City Schools, Gwendolyn never met a stranger , she greeted everyone with her warm smile and a wonderful “ How are you doing?" She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter Wilma J. (Steve Blagg) Channels, and one son Sean (Dawn) Channels, both of Dayton, Ohio. Three sisters Lucretia Williams, and Diana Jordan of Columbus, Ohio and Carlotta Murphy of Springfield, Ohio. Four brothers Lauren and Michael Murphy of Springfield, Ohio, Bryant (Nancy) Murphy of Tampa, Florida and Patrick Murphy Sr., of Columbus, Ohio. One aunt Courtney Oliver of Springfield, Ohio. Seven Grandchildren, Christian(Renita), Chancellor, Da’Shawnaye, Da’Vionna, Seandale Channels, Jasmine Brown, and Sha’Vonte Scott. Four great-grandchildren, Amya, Sasha, Cameron Channels, Syncear Poole, two special nieces, Yvonne Richardson and LaDonna Glenn, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All her wonderful friends in Tubman Towers. She is preceded in death by her parents one son Charles Channels Jr., five sisters and one brother.