Louise Tutterow Gunter

Louise Tutterow Gunter, 90, of Courtney Community passed away peacefully with our Heavenly Father’s arms wrapped around her at Mountain Valley Hospice Home in Yadkinville Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born in Davie County on May 2, 1928; daughter of the late Robert and Nina Richardson Tutterow. She was married to Moyer H. Gunter, the love of her life. She was of the Baptist faith and loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She retired from Sara Lee Corporation after 28 years of service.  She was previously employed for Yadkin County Schools (Courtney and Forbush High) with the cafeteria staff.  Louise enjoyed working in her yard and growing flowers.  Also, she enjoyed cooking and was known for her fruit and red velvet cakes.  She loved spending time with her family, friends, and close neighbors.  Surviving to cherish her memory is “special nieces and caregiver” Marie (Donald) Hawks, Buffy (Ron) Armstrong and their children, Jesse, Skylar, Seanna, and Baylee, which she adored and claimed them as her grandchildren.  The kids always called her “Lee-Lee” which brought a beautiful smile to her face.  She always looked forward to seeing and spending time with them.  Louise left behind a special furry companion named “Kitty” whom she loved unconditionally and spoiled on a daily basis.  Also included are several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.  In addition to her parents and her spouse, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Ella Ratledge, Elsie Stanley, and Flora Cleary; three brothers, Carl, Clarence and Alfred Tutterow; sisters-in-law, Thelma and Hazel Tutterow; and brothers-in-law, Clyde Ratledge, Anderson Stanley, and Clyde Cleary. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 3:00PM, Monday, May 21, 2018 at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville.  Burial will follow in Turners Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Her family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the caregivers at Well Care Home Health, and a very special thank you to Dr. James McGrath and staff, Courtney Fire Dept., Yadkin EMS, and Novant Health (Forsyth).  Also, to the staff of SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin for the loving care given to Mrs. Gunter during her brief illness.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Turners Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund 3224 Courtney Huntsville Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055.Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Gunter family.