Mary Ann Gunter

August 24, 1943 - September 21, 2019

Mary Ann Gunter, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 21st, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL., while lovingly surrounded by her immediate family. Mary Ann was born in Laurel, MS. on August 24th, 1943. Mary Ann leaves behind her husband of 52 years Bob Gunter of Jacksonville, FL., son Stephen Gunter and wife Sheryl of Guyton, GA., daughter Susan Parisi of Jacksonville, FL., and three grandchildren Katie Parisi, Kyle Parisi, Cody Gunter; sister Pam Ishee and husband Mike of Laurel, MS, sister Debbie Ten Eyck of Laurel, MS; nieces; Toni, Stephanie, Bridgett, Natalie and nephews; Jon, Matthew. She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel J. Garbo and Frances O. Garbo of Laurel, MS., son in law Phil Parisi of Jacksonville, FL., Stevie Ten Eyck of Laurel, MS, and beloved pet “Picco”. Mary Ann grew up in Laurel, MS. where she was an active member of the community, attending Immaculate Conception Church with her family, helping her parents and grandparents in the family grocery store, being crowned Home Coming Queen of George S Gardiner High school, and attending Jones County Community College where she participated in student government activities. Mary Ann enjoyed cooking, crafts, gardening, and many outdoor activities over the years. Her favorite memories were of annual summer vacations spent in Laurel with her children, parents and sister’s families. Throughout the years Mary Ann was the glue that held the Gunter family together through several job-related family relocations, from Mississippi to Connecticut, Virginia to Miami, and finally Jacksonville FL, Mary Ann always created and maintained a nurturing household with a “There’s no place like home!” environment for her husband, children and grandchildren. There are far too many roles to mention that Mary Ann filled with pride and passion as a daughter, sister, wife, mom and grandmother but a few were sports team mom, home room mom, cub scouts, brownies …the list goes on and on, she was loved and respected by all she lovingly served and helped. Mary Ann was a sweet soul who possessed so much southern charm and grace, she had beautiful green eyes and a smile that could light up any room, so kind, so generous and always so thoughtful. You are in our hearts always never to be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations on behalf of Mary Ann Gunter may be made to Community Hospice and Palliative Care 4266 Sunbeam Rd Jacksonville, FL 32257 or give online at support.communityhospice.com Memorial services for Mary Ann Gunter will be Monday October 14th 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 833 W 6th St Laurel, MS 39440. Visitation at 11:30 AM, Mass at 12 Noon, gravesite service to follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.