Abeautiful sunset greeted the passing of GWEN RICHARDSON HORD Saturday, September 4, 2004. To all that knew her she was and remains a picture of love, strength and perseverance. She overcame all but this final challenge. Gwen was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Gwen was born on April 18, 1946, in Dallas, Texas and was reared in Dallas and Houston. She was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a masters in education and she spent her working life dedicated to teaching. She is survived by her husband Roger, son Brian, daughter Jennifer, parents Henrietta and Ray Richardson, brother Ken, and her grandchildren Travis, Alyssa and Mia. Graveside Service will be held 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Restland Cemetery in Richardson, Texas. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Bellaire United Methodist Church, 4417 Bellaire Blvd. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bellaire United Methodist Church.
Lynn Pizzitola (1964)
Gwen was my first date. Thanks Gwen for saying yes. She was sweet and kind, always.
Lynn Pizzitola
Jesse (Skip) Collins (1964)
Gwen was and probably still is as the eulogy describes: the personification of brightness in and for other people's lives. She certainly was for me, treating me always with respect, dignity, kindness and caring. She was a Westbury Rebel through and through, and for that enthusiasm which was given to us all, I and all I knew, held her in the highest regard.
Thank you Gwen for gracing our lives with your exuberance, your strength, your caring for us. You contributed greatly to what and who as a people were.
Semper Fi,
Skip Collins (a 1964 classmate and friend)