Gwendolyn Taylor Hodges was born October 31st 1928 Harrisburg, PA., the second daughter of Patrick and Beula Taylor. She is survived by three sisters, Jacqueline Gunning (Preston) Jean Beasley, and Brenda Kelly (Tony). After graduating from High School, she attended Tuskegee, graduating in 1959.

She ran track, elected Ms Tuskegee in 1945-50, and was a charter line member of Gamma Tau Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She also met her husband Thomas Harold Hodges, Sr. of 63 years. They are the parents of six children, Gail Hodges Robinson (Clif), Cheryl Hodges Treco (Mel), Thomas H, Hodges, Jr. (Janice) Wanda Hodges Holloway (John), James P. Hodges (Aida), Michael C. Hodges. They have 11 grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.