of Vilonia, AR

January 13, 1938 - January 3, 2022

Virginia Joyce Gunter-Newnum, 83 of Vilonia went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born January 13, 1938 in Denton, TX to the late Frankie Morgan. Virginia was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Wayne Gunter and her husband, Carol Lavoy Gunter.

Virginia survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Gilbert Newnum; her children, Carrol Gunter (Mica), Carla Maness (Jody), Ann Whiteford (Mike), and stepson, Gil Newnum (Amy); her grandchildren, Christian Gunter (Hannah), Corie Brock (JJ), Pedro, Josie, Mason, Avalee, Ella, and Parker Gunter. Bryce Lane, Gracie and Tristan Maness, Laura Carrigan, and Hannah and Emily Newnum; her great grandchildren, Shiloah and Elliotte Gunter, Avery and Dakota Brock, and Cassius, Maxwell, and Lynnox Smith. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Virginia was a long-time member of the Center Point Freewill Baptist Church in Vilonia. She was employed for 35 years as Administrator and owner of Gunter Veteran's Home. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her birds and traveling. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Virginia loved to tell stories and her motto was it is better to ask forgiveness than ask permission. She was a very caring and unselfish person, who always put others before herself. Virginia will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Funeral services will be held at 11am Friday at Center Point Freewill Baptist Church in Vilonia with Bro. Joe Newnum and Manco Newnum officiating. Burial will follow at Cypress Valley Cemetery in Vilonia.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com