Irma Jean Rish Gunter Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Irma Jean Rish Gunter (Leesville, South Carolina), whose life came to an end on February 15, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband James "Jimmy" Virgle Gunter, Sr.; her parents, Morris Arthur Rish and Myrtle Oliver Rish; her sons, Larry Gunter, Lynwood Gunter and Jim Gunter; her great grandchild Hanna Riggins-Umbarger; and her in-laws, Agnes Gunter (Robert), Joyce Oswalt (Buck), Clara Padgett (Vance), Laverne Rish, Marjorie Padgett (Everette), Thornwell Rish (Betty), Wilton Rish (Vanara), Winnifred Rish and Emily Taylor (Phillip).
She is survived by: her daughter Carolyn Umbarger (Dean); her grandchildren, Amy Howell, Laura Gunter, Al Gunter (Ginger), Misty Dyer (Chris), Allen Umbarger (Kimberly), Brandon Umbarger (Whitney), Brandie Gunter, Jamie Gunter and Jessica Gunter; her great grandchildren, Andrea Gunter, Myles Howell, Ross Howell, Jaden Porth (Kip), McKayla Riggins, Blake Bagwell, Alexus Burke (Clay), Abagail Cooper (Levi), Payton Quarles (Payton), Bowen Umbarger, Eleanor Umbarger, Harvey Umbarger, Mackenzie Umbarger, Jazmin Brenner and Elijah Gunter; her great great grandchildren, Jared Gunter, Asher Gunter, Cohen Skipper, Silas Skipper, Clay "Slugger" Burke, J'Lynn Burke and Leo Cooper; and her sister-in-law Glenda Gunter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Steadman Baptist Church.
