Gwendolyn "Gwen" Aldean (Thigpen) Christian

STATESBORO, GEORGIA

GWENDOLYN ALDEAN THIGPEN WALLS CHRISTIAN

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Aldean Thigpen Walls Christian, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Brown’s Health and Rehab in Statesboro, GA.

Gwen was born in Jenkins County, GA, on October 25, 1934, to the late couple Alene Forehand Thigpen and John Brinson Thigpen. Gwen was the co-founder and co-owner of Wall’s Diner. She adored her church and Sunday school class.

In addition to her parents, Gwen was preceded in death by her brother, Gordon Thigpen; and stepfather, Tom Watson Basset.

Those who will cherish her memory include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary & Diane Walls, Jerry & Teri Walls; sister-in-law, Lynette Thigpen; and her grandchildren, April Smith, Gary Walls, Jr. and John Walls; 7 great-grandchildren; and her dear friend, Willene Dickey.

A visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church Sylvania. The funeral service will commence at 2:00 PM, Dr. Charlie Cooper will officiate.  Interment will follow at Screven County Memorial Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Ronnie Gay, John Rosier, Bob Forehand, Jr., John Forehand, Annon Forehand, Marshall Lanier

Honorary Pallbearers: Hilda Smith Sunday School Class (Formerly Elizabeth Sunday School Class): Doris Jolly, Daphine Reddick, Billie Kimbrough, Mary Nell Evans, Elaine Milsat, Dot Odom