Hazel Gunter

After her battle with a two year illness, Hazel Junkins Battle Gunter, 88, of J.L. Temple Road, went to be with her Lord on Saturday morning, March 26, 2011, at Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, March 29 at Sheets Memorial Baptist Church by the Revs. Frankie Matthews and Benny Spears. Burial will follow in the Lexington City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, March 28th at Piedmont Funeral Home and other times at the home. Born July 13th, 1922 in Greensboro, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Effie Junkins. She was preceded in death by her brother William Junkins, sisters Evelyn S. Jefferson and Edna J. Powel, and husbands Robert Battle and Floyd Gunter. She is survived by sons Terry Battle of Lexington, Gary Battle of Tyro, and daughter S. Dianne Mahoney of Tyro; siblings Gene Junkins (Pansy), Helon Brewer (Aubrey), and Betty Bean of Lexington; grandchildren Edward Mahoney (Susan) of Lexington, Tina Hollar (Darrell) of Rockwell, Robbie Battle of Lexington, Steven Battle of Lexington, Jennifer Walker and Samantha Campbell both of Lexington; great-grandchildren Melisa, Kelly, Tiffany, Andrew, Michael, Anna, and Summer; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Hazel was a devout Christian and follower of Christ who dedicated her life to serving and honoring Him. Legally blind, she was known to have lived by her faith, not her sight, and was a blessing to all who came into contact with her. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, who was very active in supporting her children/grandchildren. She loved them all very much and they will all truly miss her presence and love. She loved listening to music, especially Christian artists, Bill Gaither being her favorite, and said that this lifted her spirit and blessed her soul. She was a long-time member of Sheets Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington and attended there until her health prevented her from doing so. She will be greatly missed by her remaining friends and family. Memorials may be made to N.C. Council of the Blind, 408 Ward Street, Graham NC 27253.