Betty Jewel Spence Gunter, age 82, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019. Betty was born August 22, 1936 in Evergreen, Alabama to Bessie Jewel McGraw Spence and Rev. DC Spence. Growing up in a faith filled home, her spiritual roots run deep. Her heart overflowed with love for everyone. She knew no stranger, truly bound the broken hearted, and comforted those who mourned. She had a gift for finding hidden treasures, pulled pranks & loved a good laugh. She absolutely adored her family, and cherished chasing sunsets with Byrum.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Russell Byrum Gunter; son, Keith (Teresa) Gunter; daughter, Karen (Jeff) Herndon; sister, Jean (Thom) Rogers; grandchildren, Edwin (Adrian) Gunter, Collin Gunter, spencer Herndon, Christian Herndon, and Katelyn Herndon; great-granddaughter, Margot Gunter; brother-in-law, Bill (Nancy) Gunter; and sister-in-law, Shirley Patrick.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. DC Spence and Bessie Jewel McGraw Spence; and her brother, Corvin Spence.
A visitation for Betty will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home-Mobile, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606. A celebration of life will occur Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Church of Mobile, 7150 Hitt Rd, Mobile, Alabama 36695. An interment will occur Monday at 11;00 a.m. at Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 34904 Alabama Highway 225, Spanish Fort, Alabama 36577.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com for the Gunter family.
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