A faithful Wichita friendship tested through seven decades of life and, now, death

By: Mark McCormick

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 997

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Gwendolyn Nevada Toney, 96, died peacefully in her sleep the Sunday morning of Aug. 24.

Gwennie long had been the caterer of choice for Wichita’s elite. A mother of five who lost four before her death. A faith-filled Christian. A neighbor who offered children M&Ms from the candy dish in her immaculate living room.

According to Cindy Carnahan, the honorific “friend” offered the truest measure of Toney’s steady magnificence. Their friendship spanned more than 70 …

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