Frances Orine Gunter Gaines

Frances Orine Gunter Gaines, 91, of Goldston, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, surrounded by family.

Frances was born on July 17th, 1933, in Chatham County to the late Walter Franklin Gunter and Carrie Smith Gunter Fields. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, William Harvey Gaines; her parents; her brothers, Edmond “Buck” (Mary Kate), Edward (Wilma), Howard, Harvey, and Lewis Gunter.

Frances was a member of Gaines Grove Primitive Baptist Church and she also attended Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She was a wonderful homemaker, but she was also a poultry & cattle farmer. Frances enjoyed sitting out on the front porch in her rocking chair, going camping at the mountains, gardening, and she loved her flowers. She also enjoyed cooking and feeding people. Now, she is with the love of her life in Heaven.

Left to cherish her memory, are her children, Patricia Lemons (Larry) of Siler City, Jackie Andrew of Goldston, Judy Brooks of Goldston, and Randy Gaines (Lisa) of Bear Creek; her grandchildren, Patti Binkley, Travis Lemons (Ashleigh), Matt Lemons, Clay Lemons, Ryan Gaines, and Chad Gaines (Stacy); her great grandchildren, Lane Collins, Cheyenne Collins (Mav), Colton Collins (Elizabeth), MayKayla Banks, Brayleigh Lemons, Brinden Lemons, Issac Oldham, Jacob Oldham, Bradly Gaines, Liam Gaines, and Rhett Gaines; her great great grandchildren, Kyson Curtis, Charlee Moshier, T.J. Moshier, and Raelynn Collins; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Gaines Grove Cemetery on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at 2:30 PM with the Reverend Mike Garner officiating.

Memorials can be made to Gaines Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Lucy Emerson, 137 Oren Gaines Rd., Goldston, NC 27252.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Gaines family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com