Sunny Sue Reece Bunch was born January 24, 1952. Sunny passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Bobbie Dalton Reece, and her daughter, Wendy Traci Gibson Posey.
Sunny lived for her family and loved them immensely. She had a kind and loving heart
She was a lifelong member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association, where she treasured showing champion horses and had several championship wins. She attended countless Tennessee Walking Horse Celebrations, savoring her love for horses and friends. She loved all her pets across the years deeply, as she was an avid animal lover.
She was a lifelong member of New Tazewell First Baptist Church.
Sunny leaves behind the love of her life Dennis Bunch; sons Travis Gibson (Heather), Zachary Bunch (Whitney Whitaker); stepson David Bunch (Melanie); grandson Hunter Gibson; step grandsons Wes and Neil Bunch and 2 foster grandchildren. Survivors also include her brothers Mike Reece and Davis Reece (Rebecca); cherished friends Angie Carpenter Shockley, Wanda Dalton Coker, Shirley Bailey, Denise Evans Gibson and Judy Lester. She also leaves behind a host of family and friends.
The family received friends February 7th at New Tazewell First Baptist Church. Graveside services were held February 8th at Fairview Cemetery in New Tazewell.
Reverend Kim Collingsworth and Reverend Jeremy Buchanan officiated.
Pallbearers: Zachary Bunch, Winston Meyers, Tommy Givens, Gary Worley, Tim Fletcher and Aaron Reed
Honorary Pallbearers: David Ray, Wayne Lee, David Stanifer, Jeffery Williams, Bill Russell and David Jones.
Music was provided by Barbara Hatfield and David Painter.
In lieu of flowers the family requests you make a donation to:
Traci Gibson Posey Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway,
Harrogate, TN 37752
Special thank you from the family for the special care from Dr. Rickey Manning.