A native of Kosciusko, Miss., and a resident of Baton Rouge from 1926 to 2007, she died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. She was 85. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Van Gwin and Carrie Ballard Gwin; and siblings, Robert Gwin, Mary Catherine Gwin Aucoin, Elise Gwin Friley and Evelyn Gwin Martin. She is survived by a daughter, Cathryn Lea Gaur; son, David Robert Chapman; four grandchildren, Andrea Aucoin Miranda, Kevin Chapman, Jonathan Gaur and Courtney Chapman; and great grandchildren, Savannah Richard, Taylor Richard and Landon Richard. She is also survived by a niece, Ann Aucoin Morris; and nephew, Douglas Aucoin. She attended Istrouma High School. She was employed and became owner of Collier Insurance Agency. She was a member of the Executive Secretaries of America, a former member of the Chamber of Commerce of Baton Rouge and member of the City Club. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Monday, Sept. 13, from 2 p.m. until dismissal at 2:50 p.m. Graveside service at Greenoaks Memorial Park at 3 p.m.
