Gwendolyn Vorties' Obituary
Gwendolyn Vorties, 66, of Decatur, IL passed away January 30, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Gwendolyn was born, March 22, 1953 in Decatur, IL, The daughter of L. C. Vorties and Violet Freeman Vorties. She worked as a bus driver for Decatur Public Transit. She enjoyed helping others, going to see movies and shopping.
Surviving are her father, L. C. Vorties of Decatur, IL; children, Edward Vorties of Springfield, IL, David Vorties of Decatur, IL, Shacona Vorties of Decatur, IL, Dallas Vorties of Decatur, IL, Fatia Vorties of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Londale McKnight (Andria) of Denver, CO, Terry Watkins (Nadine) of Decatur, IL, L.C. Vorties Jr, of San Diego, CA, Andre Vorties (Angie) of Decatur, IL, Albert Watkins (Dottie) of San Bernadino, CA; sisters, Ramona Hasan (Mujib) of Atlanta, GA, Felicia Dean (Bailey) of Detroit, MI, Druecilla Vorties of Detroit, MI; grandchildren, Rashean, Rahshedah, Rahneecia, DaMon, Johari, Tahj, Chelsea, Deonte, Kadience. Amajia, Dallas, Trinitee, Kamora, Lanyiah, TaHyra, great grandchildren, Jelauni, and Elias.
She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister, Della, grandson, Myshon Woods.
Graveside service will be held 1:00 PM, Wednesday February 5, 2020 at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.
Memorials: Donor’s Choice.
Condolences may be sent to Gwendolyn’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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