Gwendolyn Newkirk Obituary
The passing of Gwendolyn Newkirk (Lincoln, Nebraska) occurred on July 3, 2026. Gwendolyn, born on August 14, 1926, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Gwendolyn touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Gwendolyn’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. Williams H. Jones and Rachel Cornelia Polk Jones; and her sister Dr. Wilhelminia E. Perry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Psi Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha at PO Box 4701, Lincoln, NE. 68504 or the Gwendolyn A. Newkirk Fellowship Fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation: https://nufoundation.org.
