Gwendolyn Delight Fincher Shelley of St. Louis passed away Saturday morning May 16, 2026 with her husband John by her side.
Gwen was the baby of 12 children. She was preceded in death by her mother Mamie Fincher, six brothers (Ralph, Ray, Roy, Bobby, William, and Jack) and two sisters (Shirley and Pat).
She is survived by brothers Jerry (Fay), Wayne (Carol) Fincher and one sister Aline (Mike) Stawizynski. She is also preceded in death by sister-in-law Linda Shelley and brother-in-law Dennis Shelley. She is survived by brothers-in-law Robert and Thomas Shelley. Brothers-in-law Larry, David, Matt and Chris (Benoist). Sisters-in-law Donna Shelley and Mendy (Benoist). Surviving mother-in-law Marilyn Shelley. Survived also by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews and many, many lifelong friends.
Gwen was known and loved by many.
Memorial visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Sunday, June 7 from 1-4 pm. with a Memorial Service at 4:00 pm. Interment will be held in private. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society Donate Today | The American Cancer Society
Fair well my friend. 🙏 I’m glad you are at peace now. I will always remember your good heart, smile and bossy momma syndrome 😊 but most of all I’ll just miss you! ❤️