Gwendolyn Holt Hulsey

Gwendolyn Holt Hulsey

Mrs. Gwendolyn Holt Hulsey, better known as Gwen, 67, of Brilliant, Ala., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at North Mississippi Health Services-South Marion. Gwen was born on March 15, 1959, in Arkansas to Byron C. and Addie Bell Havner Holt.
She was a faithful member of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church for many years. She also dedicated many years of service to the Brilliant Volunteer Fire Department. Gwen was a graduate of Dangerfield High School in Texas. Throughout her working years, she was employed at several area sewing plants until their closure. She later worked at Burgers and More, Jack’s Family Restaurants and area Token stores for many years before serving as a manager at Taco Bell, where she remained until her retirement. Outside of work, Gwen enjoyed crocheting and, most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Gwen is survived by her children, Marinda Hulsey (Daniel), Richard Hulsey (Ashley) and Rusty Hulsey (Leslie); her grandchildren, Rylee Hulsey (Anna Rae), Gracie Hernandez, Blakelyn Hulsey, Rayden Wright, Radley Hulsey, Cheyenne Hulsey and Cruize, Axle, Kager and Zade Motes; her brother, Byron R. Holt; her bonus daughters, Kristen Motes (Justin) and Megan Hansford (Joey); special friend, Stephanie Plunkett; and a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
In addition to her parents, Gwen was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hulsey; and her siblings, Gayla Beckwith and John Holt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hulsey were held on Oct. 16, 2026, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens.

Bowen Funeral Home
Winfield, AL
205-487-4327