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Avanelle Gaunce Obituary
Pauline
Avanelle Gravley Gaunce, 82, of Pauline, SC, died Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born September 21, 1931, in Liberty, SC, she was the daughter of the late Carey and Lillie Gilstrap Gravley.
Mrs. Gaunce attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY, received her BA Degree from Limestone College, and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from USC. An avid reader, she taught Exceptional Children at Whitten Center in Clinton, SC and in Union County, SC. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church, enjoyed the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class, and was a choir member. She was also a member of Retired Teachers of Spartanburg County and Spartanburg County B.E.S.T. Child Evangelism.
Survivors include her children, Deborah Gaunce Huitt, Carol Gaunce Hazel (Rick), and Elaine Gaunce Webb (Larry); and four grandchildren, Karey, Jamie, Justin, and Annabelle. She was predeceased by her husband, James Richard Gaunce; and daughter, Belinda Frances Gaunce.
Visitation will be 7:00-9:00 PM Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Philadelphia Baptist Church, 3119 Highway 56, Pauline, SC 29374, by the Rev. Charles Eaton. Burial will be in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Honorary escort is the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class.
Memorials may be made to Asbury University, One Macklem Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390; or Philadelphia Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 220, Pauline, SC 29374.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
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6 Entries
June 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss, will keep your family in my prayers. Joan Lawson
Doris Seward-Sprinkle
June 26, 2014
My prayers to all of you on the death of your mom. I remember spending lots of time at your home in the Bayou and she truly was a remarkable woman.
June 26, 2014
Girls, we are so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. Winston and I thought a lot of both your mother and father. So glad we were able to meet with them in SC a few years back. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Winston and Marilyn Harbison in Bayou La Batre.
June 25, 2014
Avanelle is resting in God's bosom. We will miss our Sister. Prayers for the daughters and family. I love you, Louise Gravley Harrison
Mandy Turner
June 25, 2014
Elaine and family,
My condolences to all of you during this difficult time.
Nan Breon
June 25, 2014
Avanelle was a lovely lady who loved kids and being in education. It was my blessing to work with her many years ago at Exclesior Elementary School though only a couple years. Prayers are sent to her family for God's comfort and peace.
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