Josephine Gunter

Mrs. Gunter's final place of rest is located at Garden of Honor, F-13, Space 1. Josephine "Jo" Cox Gunter, age 84, of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Mrs. Gunter was born on February 12, 1936 to the late John and Bessie Mae Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Judge Jack Norman Gunter; sisters, Frances Price, Mary Clark, Marie Cox, Evelyn Clark, Lottie Carter; brother, William Cox; granddaughter-in-law, Ashley Gunter; great-granddaughter, Caleigh Josephine Gunter. Mrs. Gunter was retired from the Habersham County Court System as a Court Reporter with approximately 20 years of service. She was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church. In retirement, she was a self taught artist. Jo was known to her grandchildren as "Grandma". Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Rita Gunter, of Blairsville; son, David Gunter, of Hollingsworth. step-brother, Frank Hill; grandchildren, Chase Gunter, Trey and Karla Gunter; great-grandchildren Cayden, Westin, Celyn, Tinsley, Vic; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Yonah Memorial Gardens with Pastor James Lyons officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Camp Creek Baptist Church. The family respectfully request that all guest in attendance adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines to protect the well being of the family due to COVID-19. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700. Cemetery Arrangements have been entrusted to the Yonah Memorial Gardens at 255 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-8599