Edith Batie (Gunter)

Edith Gunter Batie, 85, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton, Kansas.

Edith was the daughter of Jim and Esther (Stevens) Gunter. She was born on March 8, 1934, in Jamestown, Tennessee. She grew up in Tennessee.

Edith and L.D. Batie were married in January of 1950. To this union were nine children; Doug, Pam, Tommy, Peggy, Joe, Linda, David, Debbie and Lila.

Later, Edith married Gary Williams and he preceded her in death.

Edith loved and enjoyed being with her family. She enjoyed singing and playing the guitar.

Survivors include three sons, Tommy Batie, Miami, OK., Joe Batie and wife Kathy, Peoria, OK., David Batie and wife Ginny, Hugoton, KS.; four daughters, Pam Hagman, Peggy Bootby, Linda Burnett and husband Carl all of Hugoton, KS., Debbie Crawford and husband Cliff, Mounds, OK., Lila Cercero and husband JR., Park City, KS.; 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Leonard Douglas Batie, brother; Clyde, JR, George, Andrew, sisters; Edna, Eula, Artema, Doris, Mary.

A memorial has been established for the Alzheimer’s Association. Memorial may be to Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10 AM at the First Church of God, Hugoton, Kansas with Pastor Israel Franco.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 3:30 PM at the Willowbar Cemetery at Keyes, Oklahoma.

Viewing will be Thursday, January 16, 2020, 10 AM to 8 PM and Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM at Robson Funeral Home, Hugoton. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 PM to 8 PM at Church of God, Hugoton.

Robson Funeral Home, Hugoton is in charge of arrangements.