A funeral will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025 for 66-year-old Gwendolyn Ruth Head of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born May 23, 1959 in Perryville, MO to Lynn E. and Barbara R. (Jordan) Hanquist who both preceded her in death.
Survivors include three daughters, Shannon Hayward, Destiny (Eric) Cleveland, Tia Moll; two brothers, Brad Hanquist, Craig Hanquist; three sisters, Charlyn (Larry) Winkler, Catherine Boxdorfer, Marilyn Hanquist; nine grandchildren, Julia Hayward, Erin (William) Farris, Leigha Hayward, Braeden Meyer, Alex Hunsley, Lucille Hunsley, Kaylin Hunsley, Ava Moll, Gavin Moll; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Farris.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Rhyne.
Gwendolyn was of Methodist Faith. She enjoyed playing Bingo, Word Searches, cards and will always be remembered for her laugh, smile and warm hugs.
She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great granddaughter.
Visitation will be from 9-11 am Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A funeral for 66-year-old Gwendolyn Ruth Head of Perryville will be held at 11 am Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville with Rev. Caleb Mueller officiating.
Burial will be at Home Cemetery in Perryville at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.