Friday, August 7, 2009

Gaynelle Banner Wilson dies August 4th


Gaynelle Banner Wilson
(October 30, 1937 - August 4, 2009)



Mrs. Gaynelle Banner Wilson, age 74, of 2210 Mast Gap Road, Sugar Grove, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Blowing Rock Hospital.
Mrs. Wilson was born October 3, 1934 in Avery County, a daughter of Beatrice Teague Banner and the late Robert Martin Banner. She was a retired music educator for the Watauga County School System, where she worked for 30 years.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. Wilson is survived by one son, Derek Martin Wilson and his friend, Donna Francis of Vilas; one daughter, Heather Wilson Wingler and husband Eddie of Banner Elk; one grandson, Brandon Mast Combs of Sugar Grove; one granddaughter, Haley Eden Wingler of Banner Elk. She is also survived by a number of aunts, uncles, one niece, and cousins.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Teague Banner.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gaynelle Banner Wilson will be conducted Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2009, at 2:00 o'clock, at Henson Chapel United Methodist Church. The body will lie in state, at the church, from 1:00 until 2:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Judy Eurey and Reverend Richard Moore. Burial will follow in Newland City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Service.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Glenda Hodges, 810 Parkcrest Drive, Boone, North Carolina, 28607, or to Henson Chapel United Methodist Church, in care of Donna Francis, 381 Laurel Branch Drive, Vilas, North Carolina, 28692.

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