Vivian Gunter

Vivian Loraine Burks Gunter, age 88, of Iron Gate, Virginia died Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke.

She was born August 12, 1938 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Benjamin Franklin Burks and Rachel Luellla Michael Burks. She was a service coordinator for Hardee’s and an avid Christian member of Oak Hill Bible Church, Clifton Forge. She enjoyed working on puzzles, spending time with her friends and family and was an avid Virginia Tech fan.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, George A. Gunter in 2006; three brothers, William E. Burks, Benjaman F. Burks, Preston Burks; two sisters, Doris Lindsey and Frances Millner; and two step sons, William A. “Tony” Gunter and Garry D. Gunter.

She is survived by four daughters, Teresa K. Thomas of Eagle Rock, Vickie L. Carvello of Covington, Barbara J. Gilbert (Randy) of Clifton Forge and Chastity Gunter of Clifton Forge; two sons, Kenneth W. Gunter (Christy) of Covington, Kendall D. Gunter (Alisa) of Troutville; a step daughter, Sandra Gunter of Clifton Forge; a step daughter in law, Jo Gunter of Vinton; 15 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 3:00PM in the Chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Mr. Craig Millner and Pastor Chris Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in Central Advent Christian Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Pallbearers will be Kaleb Gunter, Dusty Thomas, John Colvin, Lewis Carvello and E. R Gilbert. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM until time of service at Nicely Funeral Home.