Joyce "Carolyn" Gillespie Gwyn

Mrs. Joyce “Carolyn” Gillespie Gwyn, 79, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Gwyn was born on January 5, 1947, in Surry County, to the late Earlis Spencer and Odessa Martin Gillespie. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Gwyn retired from United Plumbing, and she faithfully attended Covenant Church of Mount Airy. Left to cherish her memories are her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Tia Gwyn; grandchildren, Corbin Gwyn, Karlie Gwyn Majure and Jacob, McKinley Gwyn; great grandchild, Kohen Gwyn; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clark and Frances Gillespie, Cecil and Robin Gillespie; her sweet dog, Toby; dear friend and neighbor, Janet McPherson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gwyn was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lee Gwyn; son, Timothy “Scott” Gwyn; brother, Charles Gillespie. A celebration of Mrs. Gwyn’s life will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, with Pastor Josh Sechrist and Pastor Darian Byrd officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice PO Box 325, Dobson, North Carolina 27017. Moodys of Mount Airy is respectfully serving the Gwyn family. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.