
Venus Arlene Gwynn Moon
Aug 19, 1969
Jun 2, 2025

Venus Arlene Gwynn Moon
August 19, 1969-June 2, 2025
Visitation: 11-1, Monday, June 9, 2025 at W. T. Shumake & Daughters Funeral Home, 3815 Newburg Road. Funeral will follow at I P.M.
Venus Arlene Gwynn Moon, was born on August 19, 1969, to proud parents, Horace and Claudette Gwynn. From the very beginning, she brought joy and light to everyone around her.
Venus was educated in the Jefferson County Public School System, and was a proud graduate of Moore High School, Class of 1987. After graduation, she continued her education, and in 1990, she earned an Associate Degree in Science from Jefferson Community College. She built a rewarding career at Humana. Her work ethics, intelligence, and compassion made a lasting impression in every role and position she undertook.
"Candy Lady on Shasta Trail" was the name Venus was affectionately called and known as. She was a cornerstone of the Newburg community. Her home was always open to others. If you needed a hot meal, a listening ear, or a safe place to rest, Venus was forever ready to assist in your time of need. Her generosity knew no bounds. She was a mother to many, not just by blood, but by heart.
Venus loved to dance, sing, and host gatherings that brought people together in joy and laughter. Her cooking was legendary, and her contagious smile had the power to brighten any room. Venus never met a stranger, and her warmth and kindness left a lasting imprint on all who knew her. She loved her fur babies, Coco, Amber, Cole, Deuce and Ace. If you really knew Venus, you would know that she kept a dog, or dogs, around that loved her dearly.
Venus Arlene Gwynn Moon, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, partner, and friend, departed this life on Monday, June 2, 2025, in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Horace Gwynn.
Venus leaves to cherish the memories she made, her loving mother, Claudette
Dutton Gwynn; her devoted son, Anthony Carr, Jr.; her cherished grandson, Javeon Carr; three sisters, Candace Gwynn, Tiffany Gwynn, and Connie Robinson; her significant other, that loved her unconditionally, and stood by her side, David Ellis. She also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and countless friends, who became family. Venus was mother, sister, auntie, cousin and confidante to many. Her love was unconditional, and her heart was immeasurable.
Venus will be missed beyond measure, but her spirit lives on in the many lives she touched. Her laughter, love, and unwavering strength, will never be forgotten.
Footprints
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life, there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.
The LORD replied. "My precious, precious child. I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."