Mary Elizabeth Steakley Gunter

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Mary Elizabeth Steakley Gunter, age 73, was born May 2, 1940 and died July 18, 2013 at NHC Healthcare McMinnville following an extended illness. A homemaker and member of the Church of God, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Damie Crain Steakley. She was married to Thad Gunter who preceded her in death in 1991. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Steakley. Mrs. Gunter is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Michael Higgins of Rock Island, TN and Lisa and Roy Scolding of Franklin, TN; granddaughter, Tyra Higgins of Rock Island, TN and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in High's Chapel with Jason Brown and Steve Breedlove officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at High's. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association c/o High's.