Jean   Pitzer   Gwinn,   age   99,   of Alderson,   WV,   joined   God's   throng   of   angels   on   Friday, August   2,   2019,   at   the Brier   Rehabilitation   and   Nursing   Center   in   Ronceverte,   WV.   Her   daughter,   Judy,   was   by   her   side,   and   family members were with her throughout the day. Born   January   20,   1920,   in   Alderson,   WV,   she   was   the   daughter   of   the   late   Marshall   E.   and   Grace   Lomax Hoke   Pitzer.   In   addition   to   her   parents,   she   was   preceded   in   death   by   her   husband,   Robert   H.   Gwinn;   a daughter,   Bobbie   Jean   Gwinn;   a   grandson,   John   David   Loughhead;   son-in-law,   David   C.   Loughhead;   one brother, Harold H. Pitzer; and two sisters, Hazel I. Pitzer and Betty Pitzer Johnson. Mrs.   Gwinn   was   a   graduate   of Alderson   High   School,   class   of   1937.   She   retired   from   the   Federal   Bureau   of Prisons'   Reformatory   for   Women   in   Alderson,   WV.   She   was   a   lifetime   member   of   the   Johnson   Memorial United   Methodist   Church   in   Alderson,   where   she   served   the   ministry   in   many   capacities.   She   enjoyed cooking    and    especially    loved    gardening    and    flowers.    Mrs.    Gwinn's    legacy    is    a    life    full    of    love    and commitment,   love   for   her   family   and   friends   that   knew   no   end   and   a   commitment   to   her   faith   and   church which was lifelong. "There are always flowers for those who want to see them". Survivors    include    her    daughter,    Judith    G.    Loughhead    of    Buena    Vista,    VA;    two    grandsons,    Robert    P. Loughhead   (Melissa)   of   Watertown,   NY,   and   Jason   G.   Loughhead   (Grace)   of   Lexington,   VA;   three   great- grandsons,   John   Thomas   Loughhead,   Harrison   Loughhead,   and   William   Loughhead;   several   nieces   and nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and many friends. Funeral   services   will   be   Tuesday,   August   6,   2019,   at   2:00   p.m.   at   the   Johnson   Memorial   United   Methodist Church   in   Alderson,   WV,   with   the   Rev.   Dr.   Jeffrey   Kanode   and   the   Rev.   Sam   Groves   officiating.   Private family   burial   will   follow   at   the   Riverview   Cemetery,   Creamery,   WV.   Friends   may   call   on   Tuesday,   August   6, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church in Alderson, WV. Serving   as   pallbearers   will   be   Tom   Johnson,   David   Sanders,   Roy   Loudermilk,   Robert   Loughhead,   Jason Loughhead, and John Thomas Loughhead. The   family   would   like   to   extend   a   thank   you   to   all   who   loved   her,   visited   her   at   home   and   at   the   Brier,   the staff   at   the   Brier   who   attended   her   so   faithfully   and   established   a   friendship   with   her,   and   a   special   thank you to Roy and Linda Loudermilk who were so faithful to her in so many ways. For   those   wishing   to   show   an   expression   of   sympathy,   contributions   may   be   made   in   memory   of   Mrs.   Gwinn to the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 477, Alderson, WV 24910. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the Gwinn family at www.lobbanfh.com . Arrangements by Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, WV.