Frances B. Gunter

Frances B. Gunter, 77, adored mother of Vivian Gunter Harper and Ronda Gunter Moore (Robert), passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Ronald Gunter. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, she was the daughter of the late Hassan Belhassen and the late Hazel Blevins Belhassen.Frances graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, WV with a Bachelor and Master degrees in Education.For 31 years she taught the good students of Cabell County and tried hard to teach the bad students as well.She started her career at Davis Creek Elementary, then graduated to teaching at Barboursville Junior High, Milton High, and Cabell Midland. Frances was known throughout the community as an outstanding educator, historian, author, and fashion icon.Her awards included Cabell County Teacher of the Year, WV State Social Studies Teacher of the Year, and Daughters of the American Revolution Teacher of the Year.She was Co-Director of the Cabell County Art & Science of Teaching Program.Most notably, France was awarded the Lady of The Golden Horseshoe for authoring two books on WV history to help eighth-graders successfully prepare for the WV History test. But a life well lived is so much more than listing honors and awards.Frances carried her grace, style, and humor everywhere she went.Her love language was service, and she loved serving others while attending Pea Ridge United Methodist (WV) and Union United Methodist (SC) churches.She loved wearing bright colors, playing bridge, and fighting with autocorrect on her text messages. In addition to her daughters, she is survived by her brother Charles Belhassen of Summerville, SC, and Carol Divers (Gardner) of Midlothian, VA as well as several nieces and nephews. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the family will be holding a private funeral at Union United Methodist Church at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 17th.For those who would like to virtually attend, the funeral will be live-streamed by accessing www.UnionIrmo.org then click the Sermon tab for the live stream. The family wishes to thank the wonderful care provided by Lighthouse Hospice, Dr. Tanya Seawright (Prisma Health), and Dr. James Wells (Lexington Oncology). In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the John Roland Sunday School Class at Union United Methodist Church, 7582 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC 29063.