Nina Larose (Claxton) Gunn

Mrs. Nina LaRose Gunn, 83, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Retirement Inn in Swainsboro.

Mrs. Gunn was born September 9, 1940, in Dublin to the late Lamar Claxton and Lucille Fields Claxton.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Herbert Gunn.  During their wonderful years together, Herbert and LaRose lived in Swainsboro, Augusta and Kemp, and while Kemp was ultimately home, her time in Augusta always held a special place in her heart.  LaRose loved being one of four sisters and the “Claxton girls” maintain a special bond.  She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved making memories with her family.  LaRose has been known to spoil a grand/great-grandkid or two (and even pets)!  She loved traveling to the Smoky Mountains most of all, but really enjoyed seeing new places whenever she had the chance.  LaRose had a playful soul and was able to win many board games and putt-putt golf rounds while making memories with her family and friends.  LaRose was a graduate of Swainsboro High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Swainsboro.

Mrs. Gunn is survived by her son, Bobby Gunn (Dora) of Swainsboro; daughters, Sonya Harris (David) of Statesboro and Carmen Graham (Stephen) of Swainsboro; sisters, Martha Jane Lawson, Diane Lawson, and Charlotte Edenfield (Billy), all of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Beau Gunn (Rachel), Alison Tucker (Justin), Bethany Graham, Tucker Graham, Lee Harris and Mia Harris; great grandchildren, Elyce Gunn and Juliet Gunn; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Elder Sam Adkins officiating, assisted by Reverend Casey Shaw.

Interment will be at Swainsboro City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to services.

Pallbearers are Beau Gunn, Justin Tucker, Tucker Graham, Lee Harris, Michael Gunn, Jerry Lawson, Bill Edenfield and Al Lawson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or First Baptist Church 240 West Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Retirement Inn, PruittHealth Hospice and caregivers, Lessie and Deborah.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Nina LaRose Gunn, 83, of Swainsboro.