Gwendolyn A. Watson - Jones departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2023.  She was born on April 11, 1952, to the late Samuel H. Joynes Sr. and Rosie E. Jackson - Joynes.

Gwen graduated from Bridgeton High School, Class of 1970, where she was a member of Mr. Gould's Glee Club.  In 1985, she earned an associate degree in Sociology from Cumberland County College.

Gwen was employed by the Bridgeton Public School system before she retired in 2011, after 23 years of dedicated service.  Gwen was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church, Cedarville, NJ for over 40 years.  She sang on the choir, served on the Pastor's Aide Committee and was an active member of "Women of Hope Ministry" in addition to the Prison and Nursing Home Ministries for more than 20 years.  Gwen took great pride in being a servant in the house of the Lord.

Gwen's life was defined by her love of family and the relationships she nurtured, as well as by her unwavering faith.  She was a woman of strong principles and a source of inspiration for those fortunate enough to know her.  Gwen was an avid reader; she loved novels but her most favorite book to read was her bible.  Attending bible study and prayer meetings were always a priority on her to do list.  She enjoyed shopping, interior decorating, traveling with friends and spending quality time with her beloved family.

Gwen is survived and cherished by her three daughters, Vinchelle Joynes, Renee Watson, and Shamyra Mosley (Jemere) all of Bridgeton, NJ; five sons, Keita Joynes (Angie) of Millville, NJ, Todd Joynes (fiancée, Roselyn Rosario), Eugene R. Watson Jr. (fiancée, Sandy Hill), and Lawrence Mitchell all of Bridgeton, NJ and Lacey H. Jones III of California; three sisters, Fannie Johnson (Milton) of Camden, NJ, Maxine Johnson of Vineland, NJ and Terri Logan of Bridgeton, NJ; one brother, Howard L. Joynes (Stephanie) of Pittsgrove, NJ; many grandchildren and great grandchildren, a special nephew/brother, Curtis Joynes and a host of nieces, nephews, other family, church family, and her endearing devoted friend, Sue Jones.

Gwendolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Lacey H. Jones Jr. (d. 2021), her first husband, Eugene R. Watson Sr. (d. 2006), daughter Geraldine L. Watson, and siblings Willie, Randolph, Samuel Jr., Lillian, Dorothy, Vicki, and Thelma.