Gloria Napier Gunter

GUNTER-Gloria Napier Gunter, age 82, of Aiken, S. C., wife of the late Virgil N. Gunter and daughter of the late William E. Napier and the late Bernice Barfield Gunter, went home to be with Jesus at Aiken Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side, on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She is survived by a son, Gary Gunter; a daughter, Dianne (Bill) Granade; a brother, Wm. Sammie (Glenda) Napier all of Aiken, S.C.; grandchildren, Joshua (Jennifer) Granade, Seth Granade, Emily (William) Dietrich, Stephen (fiancée, Kelsey McIntyyre) Gunter; Sean (Miranda) Gunter; two great grandchildren, Jax Dietrich and Liam Granade and four special pet dogs. She was born in and was a lifetime resident of Aiken County, S.C. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Aiken, S.C., and she also attended Living Hope Fellowship in Aiken. She retired from A & P Grocery Store and after that, she worked for Aiken Electric Coop. from where she also retired. Gloria, “nicknamed GiGi,” was a precious lady, who was always nice but could also be very “feisty” if she had to be. Yes, Ma ‘am or Sir, she could set you straight in a minute if you messed with her family or friends. Her family stated she loved to cook and was quite good at it, as she usually prepared enough for an Army. She, was indeed, a special mother, sister, grandmother and friend, who shall be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched during the 82 years that God granted her on this earth; however, death cannot destroy precious memories, and she shall live on forever in the hearts of her loved ones. Earth’s loss is truly Heaven’s gain. A service paying tribute to her life and celebrating her homegoing, will be held in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 4:00 PM with Pastor Dexter Lambert officiating. The interment will follow at Aiken Memorial Park. The Pallbearers will be Sean and Stephen Gunter, Scotty Napier, Ricky Gunter, Seth Granade and William Dietrich.The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main Street. Graniteville SC, 29829 is in charge of all arrangements. You may sign the guest registry at www.napierfuneralhomeinc.com