Gwendolyn Hoffman

Mrs. Gwendolyn Franklin LaPlant Hoffman, 73, went home to our Lord Jesus Saturday, July 25, 2020. Gwen was a native of New Bern, North Carolina, later lived in New York, and lastly in St. Louis, Missouri where she passed away.

Gwen was 2nd oldest child of deceased Alma Jane LaPlant and Frances Paul LaPlant, Sr.. Sadly she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Hoffman; her youngest sister Debbie Wilson; her brothers, Francis (Frank) Paul LaPlante, Jr., and Francis LaPlante.

Gwen is survived by her sisters; Lena Elizabeth Evans Snarr, of Florissant, MO; Janie Wilson Emmons, of Cove City, NC; Sherry Wilson, of New Bern, NC; and her sister Bonnie Norton Edwards, of NY.

Gwen is also survived by her brothers; Danny Evans, of Grifton, NC; Madison Wilson, of St. Charles, MO; Patrick LaPlante, of Wisconson, and Robert LaPlante, of Harrisville, NY. Gwen also leaves behind a number of wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, her helpful neighbors, Dialysis nurses/aides/friends, and numerous other acquaintances throughout our country.

Gwen loved animals and shopping, and enjoyed crafting.

Her favorite food choice was a good steak and potato, and a Pepsi.

Online contributions can be made to

the American Lung Association and/or the National Kidney Foundation.

7 Comments

  1. Sherry Wilson on August 12, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Very beautiful big sister. Pictures I havent seen in a long time. They made me cry. She will be missed but always in our hearts. Thank you for all you do.



  2. Sharon Harkness on August 12, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    Ms.Gwen will truly be missed she was a very nice person and neighbor of 10 years she was so nice to my grandchildren. I will miss seeing her come home from her daily errands and the conversations we would have.Thank you Ms.Lena for sharing this with me



  3. BONNIE NORTON on August 12, 2020 at 8:54 pm

    Loved the pictures, I have not seen Gwen sense we lost our brother. She looked so much like her mom in her resent pictures.i regret that we lost track of each other over the years. Thank you Beth for sharing the pictures. I am so sorry for all your loss. Thank you for all that you did for her. I am sure she is in heaven with her Mom and our Dad.



  4. Beverly Domiter on August 13, 2020 at 9:14 am

    We were like sisters for so many years. I will always love and miss you. Thank you Beth for putting all the pictures in you did a wonderful job.



  5. Jane Muncy on August 13, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Dearest Lena, Thank you for sending me this sweet and thoughtful tribute to your sister Gwen. I am so glad that Steve and I got to spend last Thanksgiving with your family last year and that I got to become friends with Gwen over our shared love of animals. That day will always be a cherished memory for us.



  6. Phyllis Haywood on August 15, 2020 at 9:35 am

    WE @ METRO NORTH her dialysis family will Ms. Hoffman very much.



  7. Lena Snarr on October 7, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    I miss you so much Sister Mom Gwen..My days and nights are not the same without you. I know you felt I was an Angel on Earth..but when will I stop crying? Please be nice to the other Angels in Heaven..God loves you..
    I will always love you..
    Sister Daughter Lena



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