Virginia Fields Gunter

Martha Virginia Fields Gunter, 95, of Goldston, died peacefully at her home, Saturday, December 7, 2024. 

Mrs. Gunter was born in Chatham County to the late Thomas N. and Pearl Tillman Fields on April 11, 1929. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gunter was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Gunter; son, Jimmy Stinson; brothers, Warren Fields, Eugene Fields, and William Fields; sisters; Beatrice Gunter and Inez McFarling; and special lifelong friend Joan Dixon.

She loved the Lord and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church. Going fishing, making baskets, and doing other types of crafting were her favorite past times. She enjoyed cooking and loved her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Gunter is survived by her daughters, Susan (Dan) Graham of Sanford and Nancy (Anthony) Elkins of Goldston; daughter-in-law, Cathy Stinson of Oak Island; grandchildren, Virginia (David) Madorin, Codey (Mallory) Elkins, and Brandi Stinson; great-grandchildren, Caydie Draper and Graham Madorin; sister, Lilly Beal of Goldston; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Gunter’s caregivers, Patricia Lynch, Cynthia Royals, and Becky Oldham.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11:00am, at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Fields officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and Friends are welcome to visit with the family one hour prior the service.

The family request memorials be made to UNC Hospice.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Gunter family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com