Gwen was born on August 8, 1961 to Bobby and Glenda (Page) Duckworth in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in Texas, but during her adult life she lived in Garden City, Archie, and Harrisonville, Missouri. She owned and operated a computer store in Belton, Missouri for many years.
Gwen is preceded in death by her mother, Linda. She is survived by her father, Bobby Duckworth of Dallas, TX; her longtime friend, John Davis of Garden City, MO; her daughter, Etta (Larry) Grah of Deepwater, MO; her brother, Jim Cox; 3 grandchildren: Dylan Wheeldon and Ashlyn Wheeldon, both of Pleasant Hill, MO, and Mya Beth Wheeldon of Blue Springs, MO; and great-grandchild, Jennarae Wheeldon of Blue Springs, MO.