Laurene DeShawn Gordon

Laurene Deshawn Gordon’s life began on April 6, 1969 in Orlando, Florida. She was the youngest of eight children born to the late Julius B. Gordon, Sr., and Katie M. Gordon. Deshawn was educated and graduated from United Cerebral Palsy Magnolia School, Orange County, Florida. In 1996 Deshawn was placed in Fern Park Developmental Center in Fern Park, Florida, until July 2023, because she had Cerebral Palsy. Deshawn was a part of the Wings Program, where her life was very busy. They would have regular outings to the movies, restaurants and shopping, which Deshawn especially enjoyed. She was a Diva at heart, who loved to dress up and have her make-up in place, along with her jewelry. Deshawn developed a special bond with her nieces and nephews. They affectionately called her Aunt Shawn. She was very protective of each of them and would get upset if there was a need to discipline any of them. They looked forward to being with her every day because she was so much fun. Deshawn loved music and would dance in her wheelchair. Deshawn was thrilled when her father would take her on rides in his car with her in the front seat with the window down. One of the highlights of her life was when she and her mother flew to Texas, her first airplane ride. Deshawn had an affinity for a good-looking man. She would get giddy when one would cross her path. She absolutely loved her brother-in-law Lewis and nephew Derrick, and would perk up when she saw either of them. She brought joy and laughter to her family! After a lengthy illness Deshawn was moved to Solaris Health Care Forest Lake, Apopka, Florida, where she resided. On the night of December 23,2024 at 9:19 p.m., Laurene Deshawn Gordon passed away to be with the Lord, at Advent Health South in Orlando Florida. She is preceded in death by her father, Julius B. Gordon, Sr., brothers, Robert E. Reynolds, Savannah, Georgia and Julius B. Gordon, Jr., Apopka, Florida, and nephew Terrell Wilson. Left to cherish fond memories: her devoted Mother, Katie M. Gordon, Orlando, Florida; Brothers, Jeffery D. Gordon, Sr., Winter Park, Florida, Miguel E. Gordon, Orlando, Florida; Sisters, Joann Latson (Lewis), Orlando, Florida, Edith C. Chapman, Winter Park, Florida, Helen C. Gordon, Eatonville, Florida; Uncles, Elder Frank Brown (Shirley) Pensacola, Florida, James Brown, Tangerine, Florida; Aunt, Mildred Broadwater, Tangerine, Florida; Sister-in-law, Sandra Gordon, Apopka Florida; and a host of Nephews, Nieces and other Relatives and Sorrowing Friends. BABY GIRL, YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!

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Laurene DeShawn Gordon

April 6, 1969 - December 23, 2024