Gwendolyn Elizabeth Walters' Obituary
Gwendolyn Walters
November 13, 1932 – March 3, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Walters on March 3, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 13, 1932, in Walnut Creek, Ohio, Gwendolyn lived a life devoted to family, knowledge, and the joy of discovery.
She earned a master’s degree in library science from the University of South Florida and dedicated her career to helping others as a medical librarian at University Community Hospital in Tampa, FL. Her work ensured that medical professionals had access to vital resources, leaving a lasting impact on the healthcare community.
Gwendolyn was a longtime resident of Palm Harbor, Florida, where she and her late husband, Tom Walters, built a loving home. Together, they raised two devoted sons, Michael Walters and Steven Walters, who will forever cherish her wisdom, kindness, and unwavering love.
She had a passion for travel, exploring new places with Tom and capturing their adventures in beautifully crafted scrapbooks. Her love for storytelling and preserving memories was a gift that her family treasures.
She will be remembered for her sharp intellect, warm heart, and the gentle guidance she offered to all who knew her.
A memorial service to celebrate Gwendolyn’s life will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 with a viewing at 10:30am, at Trinity Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honor to a charity of your choice.
May she rest in eternal peace, reunited with her beloved Tom, and forever remembered by those whose lives she touched.
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