Gwendolyn Wilder- Austile Obituary (2024)

Gwendolyn (Candi) Austile, a radiant force of love and joy, danced into eternity on Friday, March 22, 2024, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and laughter. Born on May 22, 1953, in Sebring, Florida, to the loving embrace of Albert and Estella Wilder (both deceased), Gwendolyn's life was a jubilant symphony of kindness and warmth. Gwen was the heart and soul of her family, and shared a life's journey with her husband, Jerry Lee Austile. In the embrace of her nurturing love, her daughters, Gerri (Aisha), Mashonda (deceased), Regina (deceased), and Lanette, flourished, each a radiant reflection of her boundless spirit. Their laughter echoed through the halls of her heart, a testament to the joy she cultivated within her family. Gwen's journey was woven with the threads of family, her siblings forming a vibrant tapestry of love and camaraderie. While she joins her siblings Bobbie Jean Wilder, Louis Wilder, Retha Mae Cochran, Tyrone Wilder, Ervin Wilder, and Tommy Lee Wilder in eternal rest, she leaves behind her sisters Catherine (Robert) Williams, Carol Wilder, Constance Wilder and Melanie Wilder, who will forever cherish her memory. Gwen's legacy of love extends through generations, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren basking in the warmth of her affection. Ashley German, Brandon Austile, Chadrick Austile, Gary Austile (deceased), Ankeia Goree, Jeffrey James Jr., Jenay Austile, JaQuan Austile, LaDarius Lewis, Tommy Johnson V, and Shamar Simmons Jr. were her pride and joy, each a precious gem in the crown of her life. She also leaves nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends to cherish her memories.