Obituary of Inis Gunter

Inis Veldia Smith was born in Speedwell, Tennessee on August 29, 1931. She was one of eleven children born from the union of the late Robert Smith and Sarah (Brumitte) Smith. Inis married the love of her life Glen B. Gunter in Tennessee, on August 10, 1946. The couple would share in the joy of three children together. Inis was a very loving mother and her life was dedicated to her family. She was outgoing, and enjoyed socializing with others. She loved to spend all her time with family and friends. Inis was a talented upholsterer. She worked hard for more than thirty years operating her own upholstery shop. She was a devout Christian woman, receiving her spiritual nourishment from attendance at the North Monroe Street Church of God, Mountain Assembly. Inis had a fascination with God's creation. She appreciated nature and loved being outside, some of her favorite time was spent next to Glen sitting and watching the wildlife, enjoying camping, fishing, and boating. Spring was her favorite season; and she always looked forward to the new growth, and the new life that came with it. Inis also enjoyed planting in her garden and canning her harvest. Inis Veldia Gunter, age 83, of Monroe was called home to Heaven on Sunday, October 5, 2014 surrounded by her adoring family. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her loving husband of sixty-eight years: Glen B. Gunter; two brothers and eight sisters. To cherish her memory she leaves three children: Glen B. "Skip" (Nancy) Gunter of South Dakota, George "Lucky" (Mary Jean) Gunter and Sheryl (David) Geiman both of Monroe; seven grandchildren: Emily (Lance) Randolph, Andrew (Rebecca) Gunter, Lucky Michael (Jennifer) Gunter, Matthew (Sarah) Gunter, Justin (Chanel) Taylor, Joshua (Angela) Taylor and Lindsay Taylor; and ten great grandchildren. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 also at Merkle's with Reverend Thomas Carr of the North Monroe Street Church of God officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park for burial. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting; Online Tributes page.