Gudrun 'Gwen' (Bjarnadã³Ttir) Mcalexander

Guðrún “Gwen” Guðleifs Bjarnadóttir McCubbins McAlexander, 94, of Charlestown, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN. She was born on May 18, 1929, in Ísafjörður, Iceland to Bjarni Pétursson and Herdís Jóhannsdóttir, one of thirteen children.

Guðrún was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Lee McCubbins, second husband, Robert McAlexander; infant son, Bjarni McCubbins; grandson, Noel Matthews.

Survivors include her: Brother, Jon Bjarnason, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family in her beloved homeland Iceland and Denmark; her Son, Roger McCubbins (Donna Poe, fiancée), and Grandson, Damon McCubbins; her Daughter, Dorthy Matthews (Ronnie), along with Granddaughter, Noel’s wife Jill - Great-Grandchildren, Indiana (Caleb) - Great-Great-Grandchildren, Juniper.

Grandson, Jason Matthews (Danielle) - Great-Grandchildren, Lucas (Nicole), Emma (Jake), Caleb - Great-Great-Grandchildren, Riley, Levi, Peyton

Grandson, Drue Matthews (Heidi) - Great-Grandchildren, Cole, Quinn, Clay, Dane, Rex, Leif, Joey

Grandson, Cory Matthews (Jessica) - Great-Grandchildren, Micah, Abby, Logan

Grandson, Ryan Matthews (Emily) - Great-Grandchildren, Liam, Violet

Stepson, Mike McAlexander (Ann)

Granddaughter, Jennifer Creagh (Chris) - Great-Grandchildren, Natalie, Quinn

Granddaughter, Evelyn McAlexander

Grandson, Aaron McAlexander

Stepdaughter, Patti Rhoten (Mike)

Grandson, Matthew Rhoten, and Granddaughter, Cara Rhoten.

Guðrún was the most loving “Momma” to her children and dearest “Meme” to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A stranger to no one, Meme would tell folks she came from the “hugginest” family and was always ready with hugs and kisses. Guðrún was the kind of person who loved you instantly and would love you forever. Her kindness was contagious and set a loving example to all her family and friends. The first sight you saw when visiting her was her smiling face and open arms and she always made you feel at home no matter where you were or where you were from.

Guðrún is also remembered by her family and friends for all of the games of canasta, bunko, and rook. For her beautiful needlework. For her delicious cooking of favorite meals like hash, meatballs with curry sauce, and a traditional Icelandic Christmas meal of lamb and potatoes with white sauce, as well as, her baked goods like Icelandic pancakes and no-bake cookies. She has been a fixture of the Charlestown community for over 70 years, serving as a receptionist for Dr. Shina and a member of the First Baptist Church.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Grayson Funeral Home in Charlestown, IN. Celebration of Life Services will follow at 10:00 am. There is a luncheon at the First Baptist Church in Charlestown at 12:00 pm. The graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm in the Lebanon Junction City Cemetery in Lebanon Junction, KY.