Ribault Track Coach Gwendolyn Maxwell Dies at Age 86

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Ribault Track Coach Gwendolyn Maxwell Dies at Age 86

Gwendolyn Maxwell, one of the most successful girls’ track and field coaches in the history of Florida, passed away Tuesday morning.

Maxwell, who led Ribault High School to four state championships and four state runner-up

finishes in her 20-year tenure with the school.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. at Patterson Cremation and

Funeral Service on Arlington Expressway, followed by a burial at

Edgewood cemetery.

A viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m. on June 23 at Patterson.

Source: The Florida Star

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