Mary Gunnin

Mary Juanita Bell Gunnin, age 95, of Byron, GA formerly of Birmingham passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning at her home surrounded by Family and Loved ones. She was born on January 24, 1929 in Huntsville, AL to Cecil H. Bell, Sr. and Freda Mae Stone. She was a Honorary Graduate of Huntsville High School Class of '47 and Graduate of Ensley High School Class of '47. Mrs. Gunnin was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 35 years Wilton L. (Bill) Gunnin, Sr., middle son Pirl Lance Gunnin and older brother Cecil H. Bell Jr..

She is survived by her sons Wilton Lee (Nina) Gunnin, Jr. of Helena, AL and Corey Latham (Patricia) Gunnin of Byron, GA; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gunnin was a homemaker raising 3 boys and a husband. She served faithfully as Church Secretary of Roebuck Christian Church (DOC) for 20 years. She was a member of First Christian Church (DOC) in Warner Robins, GA and a member of the Al Sihah Shrine Forget Me Nots.

There will be Graveside service on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:00 am at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville, AL with Rev Earl Goodwin officiating.

Pallbearers will be James D. Wallace, Michael Wallace, Douglas Bell, David Gunnin, Joshua Gunnin and Gavin Edmondson.