Georgia Boatright Hicks Gunter

GUNTER-Mrs. Georgia Boatright Hicks Gunter, age 88, of Graniteivlle, S.C., wife of Willian “Bill” Gunter and daughter of the late Britton Boatright and the late Maggie Key Boatright, answered God’s call and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at her residence on Saturday morning, October 27, 2012. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters; Linda H. (Howard) Rhodes of Nicholson, Ga. and Gwen (Jerry) Proctor of Warrenville, S.C.; a son, Wayne (Angie) Hicks of Graniteville, S.C.; sisters, Dorothy Mathis of Graniteville, S.C. and Wylene Lewis of Sandersville, Ga.; brothers, Beman Boatright of Midville, Ga. and Myron Boatright of Valdosta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two special friends, Diane Gunter and Laken Bentley. She was born in Emanuel County Georgia but has been a lifelong resident of Aiken County. She was a member of Christian Heritage Church in Graniteville. She was a real Godly lady, wife, mother and grandmother. She shall be greatly missed by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched during the 88 precious years that God granted her on this earth; however, life for her has not ended, as God has promised eternal life for all who believe on Him. She has just made that great transition to her new Heavenly home where she received her “Crown of Life”, and she is now shouting on the Hills of Glory. Yes, earth’s loss is truly Heaven’s gain. The family will receive friends at Christian Heritage Church, 285 Ascauga Lake Rd. in Graniteville this Sunday evening, October 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A service celebrating her life and home going will be held on Monday, October 29th at 2:00 PM at the church with Rev. Jonathan Randall, Rev. Jeffery Hicks and Rev. Stephen Phillips officiating. The interment will follow at the Graniteville Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Joel Randall, Joe Taylor, Sammy Odom, Russell Odom, George Pearson and Rev. Jody Padgett. The family wishes to say a heartfelt “Thank You” to Regency Hospice for the wonderful care that they extended their loved one during her illness. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829 is in charge of the funeral arrangements. You may visit our guest register by logging on to www.napierfuneralhomeinc.com.