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Mary Gwendolyn Wooten

March 22, 1956 ~ November 10, 2025

Born in: Nash County, North Carolina
Resided in: Richmond, Virginia

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RICHMOND, VA – Mary Gwendolyn Wooten, age 69, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Richmond, VA. Born March 22, 1956, at Parkview Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC. She was the daughter of the late Maddry and Doris Wooten of Rocky Mount, N.C. She is also preceded in death by her son, Gregory Phillip Pugh, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted son, Brian Dodson (Jennifer) of Chesterfield, VA; four grandchildren, Rhylan and Brayden Robinson of Nash County, NC, and Skylar and McKinley Dodson of Chesterfield, VA; her brother, David Wooten (Maribeth)of NC; her sister, Susan Hopper (Tom) of NC; her nieces, Ashley Woolard, Taylor Hopper and Samantha Dorris all of NC; her nephews, Andrew Wooten of NC, and Matt Hopper of New Hampshire.

A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

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  1. So sorry to hear. I grew up with Gwen in Meadowbrook Park. We had many good times as kids….back when kids could roam and play overall the neighborhood! We went all through jr high and high school together. She was a good girl, happy and fun loving. Thoughts and prayers with her family. So sorry for your loss.

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    • I was so sorry to hear about Gwen’s passing. We enjoyed lots of good times growing up and going to school together. Many fond memories ❤️ Praying for her family during this time 🙏🙏🙏

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    • So sad to her about Gwen. She was my one of my best friends growing up. We would go to Richmond to visit her all the time. I was in her wedding and she was in ours. We had some great times at the lake also. She will definitely be missed

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  4. I was so sorry to hear about Gwen. She was fun and very loving with a great smile. We had good times in school together. Thoughts and prayers to the family❤️

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  5. So sorry to hear this! 😥
    Gwen was my neighbor on Vernon Rd. We had so many fun times!! I still to this day think of the days of laughter!! We were good friends for quite awhile.

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  6. I’m so sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. I’ve known Gwen since elementary school and she always remained sweet and kind. My prayers to her family for peace and comfort.

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  7. I recently became aware of Gwen’s passing. It hurts my heart to hear that she is no longer with us. You could not find a finer woman in every sense of the word. She could light up the darkest room with her smile. Her laugh was infectious and her heart was larger than the Grand Canyon. Gwen was the kind of person who would always be there when you called and never asked for anything in return. A person who would let you lean on them in tough times and help you celebrate the good times. She could restore your faith in humanity with a few words and then remind you of just how special you are to this world. A true friend to everyone she allowed into her inner circle, in which she guarded tremendously. Her name brings a smile to my face when I think about her and it reminds me that sometimes, when you are at a crossroad in your life, GOD will send you an Angel who is disguised as a woman. Thank you my friend for the love and guidance you bestowed upon me. I am a better person for having known you .

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