Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Gwendolyn Ann Johnson Spain departed this life on April 19, 2026, surrounded by her family and closest friends. She was born September 10, 1960 to the union of Ben and Odeal Courns Johnson. Raised in a loving home, she was the youngest of two daughters.

Gwendolyn is survived by her husband Henry Earl Spain; daughter Natalie J. Washington; son Lawrence Johnson Sr., and son Jerrick Johnson; sister Linda Rogers; five grand children; three great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.