Official Obituary of
Ms. Gwendolyn "Jake" Leach Donaldson
August 24, 1949 ~ July 18, 2026 (age 76) 76 Years Old
Ms. Gwendolyn "Jake" Leach Donaldson Obituary
Ms. Gwendolyn Diane Leach Donaldson, age 76, of Garner, departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Funeral, 12:30 PM, Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Springfield Baptist Church, 4309 Auburn Knightdale Rd, Raleigh. The Rev. Dr. Kevin Sturdivant, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, prior to the service.
Survivors; daughter, Abril Richardson; granddaughter, Ariyah Gear; siblings, Betsy Bell, Brent Leach (Marie), Derrick Leach (Angela); sister-in-law, Derevana Leach; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at 112 Atchison St., Garner.
Services
Visitation
ThursdayJuly 23, 2026
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Springfield Baptist Church (Auburn Knightdale Road, Raleigh)
Funeral
ThursdayJuly 23, 2026
12:30 PM
Springfield Baptist Church (Auburn Knightdale Road, Raleigh)
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In Loving Memory Of
Ms. Gwendolyn "Jake" Leach Donaldson
August 24, 1949-July 18, 2026
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