Roots and Wings that's how I remember my mother. She gave me roots in my faith and she taught me how to hear the voice of God for myself. Then she gave me wings to go out into the world to become the woman God had designed for me to be. She was a strong woman of faith who wanted to share the message of Gods hope with everyone she came in contact with. I will forever miss my mother but there is so much peace and joy that comes from knowing she is with the Lord. ❤❤

I met with Ms. Gwen on a few occcasions always in breif but always meaningful always ready to fellowship and spread the good news sharing that beautiful smile that she passed on to her lovely daughter whom I get to visit with everyday and threaten to give her a whoopin
Love You Dalonda I am going to stay on that Ms. Gwen. You are Loved and Truly Missed Our Prayers are with the Entire Family.

The Spirit of God was so vividly manifested in this woman. Sometimes it takes years to get to know someone intimately. For us, it was love at first phone call just a year ago. I've had the honor and pleasure of teaching the LifeWize program under her guidance and blessing. I will miss her dearly, but rejoice knowing she's where she was always meant to be. Hallelujah!

I met Gwen 3 years ago when I contacted her about starting Lifewize at our middle school. She was such a pleasant sole to be around. Working with her these past few years has been a joy. She was extremely passionate about Lifewize and sold me immediately in bringing it to our middle school. Gwen was always easy to work with, she was always in a good mood and always complimentary. Whenever Gwen called, that is one phone call I always answered. She definitely brightened my day even through a 10 min. phone call.
Gwen will definitely be missed, but heaven gained a beautiful angel.

Gwen, a God fearing lady with dignity and class.When she walked into a room her presence was noticeable. Her red lip stick, hair never out of place and her smile. To know Gwen was to love her. Al and Niki my prayer is that the Lord with comfort and strengthen you. A beautiful Angel earned her wings. ♥️
Demetrice

I had the honor of working with Miss Gwen in 2005 when I worked for an after school program serving inner city OKC youth. I picked up the students from school every day and brought them to her church for tutoring, counseling and activities. You would have thought all of the kids were her biological children! She loved them fiercely and treated them as her own. She was involved with their school work, their families and was a moral/spiritual guide. I was pregnant with my first child at the time and she was a great support for me as well. I became a stay at home mom after that and lost touch but I’m thrilled to learn she worked with OBHC and continued to impact so many lives there. Her passing is very unfair and the world won’t be the same without her in it! My sincere condolences to her loved ones especially Pastor Al and daughter Nicky

As I was thinking and reflecting about my mom's last sister's homecoming service from last Saturday, I saw Al's post on Facebook about Gwen's homegoing when I got home from McGuire AFB, NJ. Words are so hard to come by. I needed a day to be able to find old photos and summarize my thoughts to be under the length of "War and Peace." So many things that could be said. The Poteats (Al, Gwen, and Nikki) where like my 2nd family shortly after I arrived Tinker AFB, OK & became a member of Living Word Missionary Baptist Church back in May 1983. We spend a lot of laughs, some tears, fellowship (at and out of church), enjoying laughter while helping with stocking inventory at Dillards at Crossroads Mall, Gwen jokingly threatening us with her swords (aka nails - LOL!), and so many more memories during your (and my) first tour of duty at Tinker AFB. My heart is broken for her absence, rejoicing with her remembrance, and praying for Al, Nikkie, and your entire family. Love you guys in Christ! Rob

I just wanted to say how much I love her and that she was a blessing in my life. I will always cherish our times of prayer and the word. No matter what she was going through she walk by faith and not by sight. Our last talk she told me when you cant trust His hand trust His heart. And they have brought me so much comfort. I thank Daddy for you and Niki you all are truly Warriors of Christ. SO REST IN THE ARMS OF OUR FATHER!!! ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️

To my beloved brother, Pastor, husband, friend, & father: Ann and I share in your loss during this time. However, we know as does you, the reunion your beloved wife is now having with He Who rescued her in times past. I cannot forget that day that I met the both of you at Heritage Park Mall, and shared with the both of you what we were doing at Living Word. I remember the first time you guys entered the doors; the sunglasses and French roll. The both of you were such a phenomenal blessing to the Living Word family, and how ironic is it, that after all those years passed, God saw fit for you guys to return. What a warrior the both of you were and is, and the love you two shared so consistently, and how she embraced the weekly Wednesday Scripture memorization nights. She has shown us all how to endure until He comes. We might question His methods, but never His motives because it is always, "now unto Him Who doeth all things well." A void has been left that can only be filled by His presence, and knowing the man that you are, in those difficult moments that surely will come, you will welcome Him to enlarge Himself in your heart. We love you and will surely feel the absence of her presence in this life, but, in this life, she has blazed a trail for many to follow and has proven by tested faith, we can all endure. Grace and peace be multiplied in your life and Nicole's. We will always be here for you.

Cindy and I are lifting you and your daughter up in prayer both now and in the future. We give God the glory for your wife and her work for the Lord. She was a blessing to so many. May the Lord comfort you in the days and weeks to come.

Love you Gwen I miss you. You were always there for my mom and helped my family grow in Christ including me. I know your by Gods side and he is stating how well you have done as his daughter. Gwen and Al I love you with all my heart Pastor Al, you were like a dad to me and guided me when I was on a horrible path if you weren't there for me who would I be. Gwen made an impact in my family that I will forever treasure, goodbye and see you soon!

Beautiful lady inside and out Gwen use to come to the Enid church to lead a ladies bible study all the ladies looked forwarded to the meeting she was just overflowing with the love of God She will be missed

I shall never forget the day I met Al & Gwendolyn. It was a glorious day! I can remember sharing hopes for the future. Gwendolyn was a beautiful woman, a loving wife and mother. She was an amazing woman! I can't remember a time she ever spoke a word against anyone. She was truly a saint. Thank you Sister Gwen for your faithful work to the Lord - for your voice for children and women! For your being a great advocate. I can hear the Lord meeting you and saying "Well done Gwendolyn, my daughter! You did the work of the Father! Well done!"

Gwen, I loved her and didnt like her at times. She was extremely hard on me and never put up with my "justifications" or as she would say," don't make excuses for doing wrong Keri. " She discipled me for what seemed like 3 longs yrs. She would drag me at times kickin & screaming down that path of discipleship.
She never put up with me or my manipulation tactics. She told me one time she had to buy hair dye because of me. And I can still, hear her say to this day, " I know that I know that I know". Which I say 22 years later, when speaking to people today. SHE MADE ME the strong, confident Christ follower that I am today, able to hear His Voice. God gave her to me for just a time as this. My beloved mentor, I know that I know that I know, she has heard those words, " Well done my good and faithful servant." I will greive her loss but not without hope because of her guts and courage I too will hear, " Well done my good and faithful servant" and see her again. Love you Gwen with all my heart.

I am devastated by this news! Mama Gwen was always there for my family. My son Colton was a part of her youth group at First Free Methodist Church of OKC. She meant so much to him and to me. He passed away almost 3 years ago. I bet he was there when she got to Heaven and I bet he gave her a big hug! We love y'all and we are praying! We love you Mama Gwen!

You will be forever in our hearts. We love and miss you dearly!!!
Thank you for always leading us to the Word.

"Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Prov. 31:29-31

Gwen was a great mentor and instrumental in helping shape my walk with Christ and pulling more of my spiritual gifts out to be used for the glory of God.  She was the driving force to name our youth ministry God’s Masterpiece and use this scripture as our mission. 
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Ephesians 2:10 NLT

I will miss her very much. It had been some time since I last saw her but she was one of those people you just can't forget. Her heart and fire for Christ was always radiating throughout the room anytime she was near. Her along with Pastor Al helped build the faith I I try my best to grow on constantly. Until we meet again, much love. -Mo

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jer. 29:11