Sharlyn Kay Gunter-Benton, IL

Our Dear Mother, Sharlyn Kay Gunter, 72, sadly passed away on Thursday September 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM at her home. She was a wonderful mother who loved her children unconditionally and was always there for us. She was also a wonderful wife, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend.

Sharlyn was born on April 20, 1951 at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin, IL. She was the daughter of Floyd Pete and Elsie Mae (Boling) Offerman of Pinkneyville.

Sharlyn worked at Decca Records out of high school where she met her husband Donald Ray Gunter. They were married 52 years and he survives.

She is also survived by her children, Sherri Dawn Gunter of Sesser, Jason Ray (Shawna) Gunter of Sesser and Cory Don Gunter of Evansville, IN, one sister Norma Jean (Rick) Lowman of Mesquite, TX, several grandchildren Jordan (Lauren) Gunter, Joshua Gunter, Gavin (Marissa) Gunter, Jaslyn Gunter, Shayna Slone and Jaxon Gunter and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Garry Allen Offerman of Beaumont, TX.

She was a member of the Illinois Sigma Phi Chapter 10190 of Beta Sigma Phi at Sesser. She also worked at Weeks Chevrolet in West Frankfort for several years until her retirement.

Everyone that knew her loved her. She was kind and had a smile that would light up any room. She always helped others and loved her family immensely. She was loved so very much and will be missed dearly.

Funeral services for Sharlyn will be on Tuesday September 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Bill Uhles officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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