Deaconess Marlita Gunter Simpson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Deaconess Marlita Gunter Simpson of Nashville, Tennessee, who passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Deaconess Marlita Gunter Simpson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wallace Gunter and Cecil Hood Gunter. She is survived by: her spouse Eddie Tracy; her daughter Lakisha Tracy of Nashville, TN; her granddaughter Jacri Tracy-Gunter of Nashville, TN; her siblings, Yvette Gunter of Mount Airy, NC, Daryl Gunter (Debbie) of Fairfax, VA and Jerome Gunter (Kendra) of Woodbridge, VA; and her siblings-in-law, Betty Simpson of Henderson, TN, Brenda Simpson of Toone, TN, Phyllis Simpson of Jackson, TN, Martha Simpson, Billy Simpson of Nashville, TN, Bobby Simpson of Nashville, TN, David Simpson of Bolivar, TN and Richard Simpson of Bolivar, TN. She is also survived by step-children; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.