Nell Cleveland Gunter

Nell Cleveland Mayton Gunter Nell Cleveland Mayton Gunter went to be with her Lord on March 15, 2014. Nell was born on March 8, 1921 to Emma and Cleve Mayton in Hope Arkansas. She grew up in Patmos, Arkansas and earned her Registered Nurse credentials from St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs. She married Harold Gunter and they had one child, Judy Carol. The couple moved to Little River County where they made their home. Nell worked as an RN at the Ashdown Clinic from 1952-1998. When she retired on November 15, 1998 the city of Ashdown, Arkansas honored her with a Nell Gunter Day. A devoted Christian who loved her church, Nell taught Sunday School for over fifty years at First Baptist Church Ashdown, Arkansas. Nell was active in local politics and was appointed by the governor to the State Board of Health of Arkansas. Nell loved her family and was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. After the death of her husband Harold in 1960, Nell devoted her life to raising their only child Judy, always being there for her. In her later years she spent much of her time enjoying her two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Nell's life was richly blessed by the many friends she made in Ashdown, Arkansas and Little River County. She moved to Abilene, Texas in 2008 to be near her daughter where she made many new friends. The family wishes to express appreciation to residents and staff of Royal Estates and to Dr. Barry Moak. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Cooper Gunter; her parents Emma and Cleve Mayton; three sisters, Rae Martin, Wilma Wilson, and Judy May; and five brothers, Saner Mayton, Tommy Mayton, Jim Mayton, Doyle Mayton and Frank Mayton. She is survived by her daughter Judy Carol Gunter Brisco and her husband Tommy of Abilene, Texas; two grandchildren Carole Renae Brisco Calder and her husband John of Round Rock, Texas and their three children, Bryce, Ethan, and Kate; and Brian Cooper Brisco and his wife Sarah of Fort Worth, Texas and their children Luke and Carter. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday March 19, 2014 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Ashdown, Arkansas with Reverend Butch Riddle officiating. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Memorials in Nell's honor should be given to First Baptist Church, 70 North Park Ave., Ashdown, Arkansas 71822.

Nell Cleveland Gunter

March 8, 1921 - March 15, 2014