Gwendolyn M. Lynn

January 9, 1942 - November 24, 2020

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Marie Lynn (Nelson) of St. Petersburg, Florida entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2020, under Hospice care from cancer. Born on January 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Evans "Dixie" George Nelson and wife Dorothea "Dottie" Lorena Owens. Gwen, who was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, graduated from St. Pete High School in 1959. She went on to graduate from Loraine's Academy & Spa as a cosmetologist working in the Bahamas, Texas, and Florida. After Gwen married and had her daughters she started her second career as a full-time mother. Gwen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Samuel F. Lynn, former St. Petersburg Police Dept., Chief of Police. She is survived by daughters Leah K. Byrd (George), Natalie H. Spinelli (Frank).; grandchildren; Michael D. Byrd (Victoria), Clara L. Amato and Ellen M. Kendall (Matt).; great-grandchildren Emmalyn and Maxwell Byrd.; sister Christine L. Sorensen (Jim).; spoiled pup, Andy. In addition, she leaves behind her church family, whom she enjoyed very much. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery at 12 o'clock. Donations to SPCA Tampa Bay or The Humane Society of Pinellas are appreciated.