Gwendolyn Doris

Jowers

Gwen D. Jowers, age 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2026. She was born in Tift County, Georgia, on October 25, 1941. She lived most of her life in Jacksonville and was a member of West Jacksonville Baptist Church. 
Mrs. Jowers was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Inez Yawn Conger and John Henry Conger; her husband of 57 years, Thomas Leon Jowers; a son, Thomas Shane Jowers; 2 brothers, Darrell and Hayward Conger; and her granddaughter, Brooke Jowers. Survivors include 2 sons, Dr. Dewayne Jowers (Lisa) and Michael Jowers (Valery); daughter, Bobbie Jowers-Brannan (Dewayne); sister, Rudine Davis; grandchildren, Tim Jowers, Christopher Jowers (Ashley), Jonathan Jowers (Victoria), Drew Jowers, Kaley Jowers, Brittany Jowers (Keith), and Austin Jowers-Brannan; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, many other family members, and numerous friends. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at West Jacksonville Baptist Church, 5634 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville with Pastor Rodney Kelley and Dr. Dewayne Jowers officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 800 Hammond Boulevard in Jacksonville, on the property of Trinity Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the church. 
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. 904-259-2806.