Gwendolyn Brooks

Obituary of Gwendolyn McClain Brooks

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Ms. Gwendolyn McClain Brooks, age 73, transitioned from labor to reward on December 23, 2025. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory: two beloved children, Kelli and Rubin. A viewing will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Vaughn Greene Funeral Services, 8728 Liberty Road, in Randallstown, Maryland. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, a homegoing celebration for Ms. Gwendolyn Brooks will be held at Southern Baptist Church, 1701 N. Chester Street, in Baltimore, Maryland, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with services to follow. The interment service will be held at King Memorial Park immediately following the homegoing service.
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Monday
5
January

Visitation at Funeral Home

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, January 5, 2026
Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services
8728 Liberty Road
Randallstown, Maryland, United States
Tuesday
6
January

Funeral Service

10:00 am
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Southern Baptist Church
1701 N. Chester Street
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Tuesday
6
January

Final Resting Place

1:00 pm
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
King Memorial Park
8710 Dogwood Road
Windsor Mill, Maryland, United States
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