Estelle Knight Gunter Obituary (1923 - 2021)

Estelle Knight Gunter, 98, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday afternoon, November 10, 2021, at her home. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 13th, at Colonial Funeral Home and Chapel in Madison with burial to follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) in the chapel. The youngest of 12 siblings, Estelle was born September 21, 1923 in Stokes County, NC was the daughter of the late George M. Knight and Lillie Hutcherson Knight. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church and a retiree of Madison - Mayodan High School where she worked in the school cafeteria for 17 years. Estelle had a servant's heart and was always there when any of her family needed her. She was a homemaker and a caregiver to other family members but more importantly, a prayer warrior, praying for her church family and anyone who had a need. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John Ewell Gunter; brothers, Robert, Lowell, Hunter, Frank and Earl Knight; along with her sisters, Nannie Plaster, Gracie Knight, Kate Coleman, Laura Clifton, Irene Williams and Sue Knight. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Foxy Pulliam of Madison; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to offer their sincere appreciation to the close friends, family and neighbors that so willingly offered their loving care and support to Estelle, bringing full-circle the love she had shared with them throughout their lives. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to New Life Baptist Church, 1201 Bald Hill Loop, Madison, NC 2025 or to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 Colonial Funeral Home and Chapel in Madison is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.colonialfh.net