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Sue Gunter Obituary
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for Sue Gunter
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Sandra
April 19, 2020
I was an HPE student of hers but was not very talented in sports. I was talented in gymnastics and dance. She left me in charge of this class one time as she was gone for a week. I remember feeling very honored by her for getting to do this. I went on to teach 5 classes of dance at Austin High school in El Paso, Texas from 1970-72.
Doris A Willis
March 26, 2017
We all miss you Sue, all your friends from Nashville.
Never watch a basketball game without thinking of you. Love you dearly.
Tracy Harding
March 5, 2006
Sue Gunter was one of the most influencial coaches that I had ever met or had the opportunity to learn from. I got into education and Physical Education for the same reason as she did. I strive daily to be the type of person she would be proud of. I am sorry I am just writing but did not hear of her passing until tonight. I watched LSU basketball hoping they would win the title for you that you strived for your teams to achieve. No title can hold a candle to the hope and education you gave every student or student- athlete who crossed paths with you. Rest in peace and thank you for everything. I am a better person because of your teaching at SFA.
Brittany Frazier
February 10, 2006
She will be missed because she was a very good coach and she new the game so well. From UNCG Spartans she will be missed. RIP
Betty Westmoreland
January 22, 2006
The year and place: 1962 at MTSU in Murfreesboro, TN. Sue Gunter was a young professor, just starting out. The course was Adapted Physical Education. Coach Gunter made the class fun and enjoyable. Even that many years ago, we students sensed her greatness! This was one amazing lady who changed lives! Rest in peace, Coach!
Sheila LaCour
December 28, 2005
Coach Gunter was a rare breed indeed. She became one with her team and made it a joy to watch the game. I will surely miss her.
LINDA RIGGLE
September 29, 2005
YOU HELPED TO MAKE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WHAT IT IS TODAY.I HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED YOU WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR WOMEN IN THE WORLD OF COLLEGE ATHLETICS.YOU WILL BE MISSED.YOU CARED ABOUT YOUR PLAYERS NOT ONLY AS PEOPLE BUT AS WOMEN ATHLETES WHO COULD GRAB THE TIGER BY THE TAIL.THANKS FOR AL YOU DID FOR WOMEN.
Gwen GRAYSON
August 24, 2005
R.I.P
Lindsey Parker
August 22, 2005
Thanks Coach!
Rest In Peace Now.
KeJuan Tolliver
August 16, 2005
R.I.P.
Patti Brister
August 14, 2005
I have attended so many basketball camps over the years (8 to be exact) where Coach Gunter would be there, hands on - treating us like we were one of her star players. I treasure all of those memories - even the ones when she said my free throw "sucked". I am so proud that my daughter would experience the same thing from Coach Gunter. She was one of a kind. The family is in our prayers. Geaux Tigers!!
emma harris
August 13, 2005
you will be deeply missed, you been a great inspiration to pokey thank you for leaving her with your memories and all your talent.
August 13, 2005
What a great loss for baton rouge. God bless your family and your peers.
The King Family
August 12, 2005
Rest In Peace.. We will miss ya. We will remeber ya always.
GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!
Amy LeBlanc
August 12, 2005
Thanks for your devotion to the LSU community, Sue. May you rest in peace.
Pam Riepen
August 11, 2005
I still have memories of '67 at SFA when we were playing softball and you were at 2nd base and I was shortstop.... and seeing your team play basketball at UT Pan American in Edinburg.... Thanks for all the many memories.... Pam
Katelyn "KK" Babin
August 11, 2005
Since 1998 I have shared a part of Sue with the LSU Lady Tigers. In 1999 I started attending her basketball camps, was a ball girl at the games, and a member of the junior fast break club. Any time we met, she always had encouraging words for me. Her thoughts and memories will remain with me always, and she will always be in my heart. Love you Sue
Timothy Queen
August 11, 2005
Miss You Sue.
bates&smith family mike&janice smith
August 11, 2005
rest in peace sue job well done here,god be with you we love you an will miss youagain take your rest we will see you again one day
sleep on sue,just take your rest.
Dewain Strother
August 11, 2005
Coach Gun thanks for the memories and all our talks about players and the game that we both love so much. My condolences to the family and all the players over the years that she touch their lives. Coach Strother,Florien
DEBRA THURSTON
August 11, 2005
GOD SENT US AN ANGEL THEN CALLED HER BACK HOME. THANK YOU COACH FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR US. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Constance Green
August 11, 2005
I will always honor the work you done in the ALTHLETIC DEPARTMENT YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.YOUR FRIEND AND CO-WORKER CONSTANCE GREEN.
tarlton thompson
August 10, 2005
rest in peace, job well done!!!
Doc
August 10, 2005
It is still so new & all we see is the empty space, but that is not how it is in the landscape of the heart. There, there is no empty space & she still laughs & grapples with ideas & plans & nods wisely with each of us in turn. We are proud to have known her. We are proud to have called her friend.
We will always love you and never forget you Sue!
Angela Cinquemano
August 9, 2005
A leader in our community and an inspiration to women everywhere... God Bless you Coach Gunter, those dearest to your heart, all who loved you from the benches, and all the young women whose lives you forever shaped.
Liz Sumrall
August 9, 2005
Coach Gunter, it was a joy to go to the women's basketball games and see you walk around after the games and thank everyone for being there and supporting what you made easy to support; lsu women's basketball has become a tradition in our home now and your girls are great; you made that happen; you along with Pokey whom we will continue to support; rest in peace and know that lsu women's basketball will live on and shine because of you.
First Aid Lemonaid
August 9, 2005
I never had the opportunity to meet the Coach, and I only made 1 game while she was coaching, but I have always admired her Charisma, her ambition to not only win, but to play fundemental Basketball. Sue Gunter was a tremendous asset to the University of LSU. She will be missed, and Pokey...I know you lost more than a friend, but our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I know that with the legacy of Sue Gunter, she will always be there with you, guiding you throughout your career as a Head Coach, and I also know that you will go farther for Women's Basketball because you will use your gift that was handed down by your friend, Mentor, and Coach and be very successful. May God Bless you Pokey and all your Players (past and present) to get through this time in your life.
Cedric Holland
August 9, 2005
I didn't know Coach Gunter personally but I know she was a legacy and will be missed by many.
Georgia& Joseph S. Canale
August 8, 2005
The L.S.U. Lady Tigers owe their success to this wonderful woman,she made the Lady Tigers what they are today,she will be very missed at L.S.U. and in Baton Rouge.Peace to you Coach Sue,you deserve your peace and rest. God Bless you and your Family.
Rosemary Sterling
August 8, 2005
Coach Sue Family & Friends she have ispired so many young women on varies level.
I never got the chance to meet coach Sue but, I do realize that she has left a large legacy and impact on Women's basketball yestersday and today.
She will truly be missed by so many from far and near.
rita
August 8, 2005
When our girls were ball girls years ago you were such an inspiration. You took the time out to make them feel special. You have a made a big difference in a lot of young womans lifes and in the LSU womans basketball program. You will be missed and you will always be remembered.
Shannon McQuiddy-Loyd
August 8, 2005
Coach Gunter has left us but we will always remember her contagious smile, gental touch and the legacy she has left behind.
Adeline Caillet
August 8, 2005
This is for you Pokey....you and the entire basketball family will be in my prayers. I never met Sue, but from everything I've read about her, she was indeed a very classy lady, on and off the court. That is evident in you and I'm sure many other young women that have been touched by her. God bless you all!
Adeline Caillet...Lady Tiger Fan
Norman Seymoure
August 8, 2005
You will be greatly missed by all you were an incredible ladies coach and you will be missed coach sue 700 wins is incredible and you are too.
Jeanetta Burns-Hayes
August 7, 2005
You will be missed,god has called on a special legend.Coach Gunter shared a special place in my life.1984-1988,our heart goes out to the family.
Blane Babin
August 7, 2005
Rest in Peace and Happiness
Jordan Babin
August 7, 2005
Rest in Peace and Happiness
Roy Foster
August 7, 2005
Sue Gunter was a very loving and caring person. A few years ago when I had some extra time to travel and support the team with fellow friends James Bourg and Paul Leeper, she was always very supportive of us taking time out to travel and watch the Lady Tigers play. She was an awesome person as she was a coach. God Bless You Sue, and Light Perpetual Shine Upon You.
Shelia Howell
August 6, 2005
Sue,
In Sept of 1994, we turned our 6' baby girl over to your care. You returned to us a beautiful, self-assured young woman who has remained a joy to us. We owe a debt of gratitude to you for being not only Keia's mentor, coach & friend but becoming a vital part of her life. We thank you. May His presence be your peace.
With our love,
Delles & Shelia Howell & the whole clan.
irma spears
August 6, 2005
It was an honor and a priveledge to have known Coach Gunter--she was truly an amazing person and she touched my life and my children's life and for that I will always be grateful-Sweet Rest Coach!!!
We love you dearly,
Irma, Deidre & Marcus
Mona Cancienne
August 6, 2005
I will always remember Sue as a smiling, upbeat, "classy lady". Thanks, Sue, for making LSU Lady Tiger Basketball what it is today and, because of your contributions, will continue to be in the future. God Bless You!
Dorothea Fields
August 6, 2005
I never got the chance to meet Sue but I do realize that she has left a large legacy and impact on Women's Basketball. She will truly be missed by so many. Thank you Sue for producing some wonderful young ladies that will I am sure continue to represent you as well as the Lady Tigers for many years. I also say a BIG THANK YOU to your adopted daughter Pokey Chapman. Please know that you have the entire Baton Rouge support.
Rest in peace.
Sharon LeBlanc
August 6, 2005
Coach, you have inspired so many young women both in the game of basketball and in the game of life. Your presence will surely be missed. Thank you for your inspiration. God Bless You!
Sharon LeBlanc
D D
August 6, 2005
Will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Thom Darling
August 5, 2005
Thank you
larry castille
August 5, 2005
What a thrill it has been to witness the effect this woman had on our young women.Coach Chapman is a fine example.God Bless the tiger family.Rest In Peace,Sue!
"Sam" Shaw
August 5, 2005
Coach Sue, We will all miss you - your smiling face, your friendly greetings, your love and concern for each and every one of us. You were our shining star. Rest in peace sweet Sue. We love you.
Terri Dominique
August 5, 2005
Coach Sue,
Was a great coach
Koren Losack
August 5, 2005
It is a sad day for the world has truly lost a wonderful person. Coach Gunter has been a big part of our lives through the years. We feel blessed that we had the opportunity to work with her and know her. She has left behind so many good memories not just with us but with everyone she came in contact with. Thank you Coach for making such a difference on this earth. We know that you will continue that path in Heaven.
Chris, Kori, Aubrey, Nicholas, and Cale Losack
Jennifer Festa
August 5, 2005
Coach, you are an inspiration to women everywhere. Thanks for making women's basketball what it is today. GO LADY TIGERS!
myra foret
August 5, 2005
she was a great leader and a very nice person. even though i didn't know her, she looked like she was kind and a very nice and loving person. she will be missed.
theresa cook
August 5, 2005
SUE YOU WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL.YOU WAS A GREAT IMSPERATION ON MANY OF US.YOUR LEGACY WILL GO ON WITH OUT YOU BUT WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU EACH AND EVERYTIME WE WATCH A GAME.YOUR NAME WILL STAND OUT NO MATTER WERE THE LADIES BASKETBALL PLAYERS OR AT.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS HANDS AS YOU GO TO HEAVEN WITH HIM.GOD BLESS YOU SUE.
sandra beard
August 5, 2005
as a seventh grader watching Sue play high school basketball inspired me to play & love the game-what a player & great coach- there will never be another Sue Gunter!
Carla Beauvais
August 5, 2005
Allow god to be the strength, to carry each of you through this most difficult time....
kris hobbs
August 5, 2005
A great coach who will be missed by many
Deanie Daigle
August 5, 2005
Sue, thanks for all the great memories over the past years. We Love you and will miss you. We will
keep you in our prayers . Deanie
Ella Fontenot
August 5, 2005
Thank Sue for all the great games you had at LSU and also the great game of life. May your soul rest in peace with God.
Ronnie Bell & Family
August 5, 2005
Your basketball teams has inspired my 2 year old daughter.
Joy Antoine
August 5, 2005
To a coach who always had time to stop, take a picture and encourage a kid. She is the reason I still save my allowance & beg mom to take me to the Pete Mac.
Frank & Nancy Rogers
August 5, 2005
Sue was an outstanding role model for all young people and her guidance will be missed. Few people have achieved the position of respect and high esteem which she enjoyed for so many years. We are so grateful to have been friends of a thoughtful, gracious and generous lady!
MARIE SPRUEL
August 5, 2005
COACH YOU WERE THE BEST. BECAUSE OF SUE GUNTER BASKETBALL CAMP FOR KIDS AND THE SKILLS ALONG WITH MENTORING THE CHILDREN, BOTH OF OUR GIRLS WERE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT S.U.LAB.SCHOOL. THANKS FOR ALL THE FUND MEMORIES. FOREVER IN OUR PRAYERS.THE SPRUEL FAMILY
Gwen
August 5, 2005
What a wonderful lady, She will sadly be missed, we will always remember Sue for the wonderful things she has done for the lady tigers and LSU fans. Thank you Sue for being the lady you are.
To the Family, Our Condolences for your loss.
Myrt Templet
August 5, 2005
This is a very sad time,but atleast we all know she is not in any pain.She is probably teaching basketball in heaven.
Heidi LoCicero
August 5, 2005
When Coach Gunter moved into our neighborhood in Baton Rouge, we were all humbled that such an incredible legend was in our presence. She was a pioneer for women both on and off the basketball court! Her players and friends are blessed to have had the opportunity to call her not only, "coach" but "friend." She will be missed by all. May God bless Coach Gunter and those who loved her most.
James Bourg
August 5, 2005
Me and Paul are very saddness to hear about the passing of Sue Gunner. We loved helping her out at the lady basketball games running the stats and warming up her lady tigers before the games.
Susan Courtney-Fowler
August 5, 2005
Fondly remembered as a mentor who made a difference in my experiences at Stephen F. Austin State University. Thanks for the great memories!
Ted and Glenda von Dameck
August 5, 2005
We will always remember our times together with you in Baton Rouge with the Tigers. We will miss you.
Dorothy Allen
August 5, 2005
Sue was one of my dearest friends for all these many years. She was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed.
Gloria Grayson
August 5, 2005
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