Gunn retired from the University in 2005, after 17 years of service.
Gunn was born in Hattiesburg, Miss., and raised in Jackson, Miss. She was a 1948 graduate of Central High School in Jackson, Miss., and she decided to continue her education at the age of 50 by attending college. Gunn was an avid reader and a published author of poems and short stories.
Visitation was held in the Spring Hill Baptist Church Chapel on May 22, 2012, followed by a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gunnells Mission Fund at Spring Hill Baptist Church, 2 S. McGregor Ave., Mobile, AL 36608.
Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.
To view Gunn’s obituary published in the Press-Register, click here.
