Gwen (Sumner) Thompson

Mrs. Leila Gwendolyn Thompson, age 64 of Lafayette, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in an Atlanta hospital.

Gwen was born in Austell, Georgia on January 9, 1961, daughter of the late Louis Richard Sumner and Clara Louise Spear Sumner.  She was a member of the Harbor Lights Baptist Church and retired form Shaw Industries.  Gwen was somewhat of a homebody that loved to read and care for animals, especially those in their senior years.  She had been a foster mother in her younger years, and was a natural caregiver, always looking out after everyone.

Gwen is survived by her husband, Ronnie Thompson; sister, Darlene Mason; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jessie Ray and Ernieta Sumner and Ricky and Wanda Sumner; special niece, Cassidy Sumner; and a number of additional nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Gwen will be held Friday, June 27 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Powell officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jessie Ray Sumner, Jason Sumner, Brock Sumner, David Pittman, Brandon Pittman and Cole Luallen.  Honorary Pallbearer will be Tim Luallen.

Gwen’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home on Friday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Leila Gwendolyn Thompson.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.