She was born in Claiborne County, TN on January 22, 1946 to the late Willie and Julia Simpson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Gillis Ayers. Mother and father-in-law Jake and Rachel Ayers. Sisters Martha Woodby, Ruth Ellison, Sylvia Ellison, and Inez Scott. Brother Harley Simpson. Beloved pet Shadow.
Bunie was a wonderful wife, mother, and mamaw. She was saved at an early age at Little Creek Baptist Church and was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
Left to cherish her memory, daughter Cindy Williams (Fred Young) Ewing VA. Son Robin Ayers (Michele Hobbs) Harrogate TN. Daughter Stacie (David) King Middlesboro KY. 8 Grandchildren Chesney Massengill (Eric Daniels), Joshua Massengill, Matthew (Megan) King, Kayla King, Andrea (Clayton) Harvey, Travis Ayers, Trevor Ayers, and Amber Ayers. 12 Great grandchildren. And a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday December 19th from 4 until 6 PM at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. The funeral service will follow at 6 PM in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel. A graveside service will be held Monday December 20th at 11 AM in the Elydale Cemetery in Ewing VA.
Pastor David King and Arlin Webb officiating;
Music by Shiloh Worship;
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons.
The family would like to express their appreciation to all those who showed their love for our mother through your calls, messages, or visits.
A heartfelt thanks to Abby and staff at Amedisys Hospice and the entire staff at Tri-State Health Care.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.coffeyfh.com for the Ayers family.
