Gaynelle Fonville Obituary (1942 - 2019)

Gaynelle Fonville was born on August 24, 1942, in Kinston, NC. The baby of the family, she was the 15th child born to the late Mark and Irene Fonville and was a product of Kinston's public school system until 1959 when she relocated to Richmond, VA. Gaynelle graduated from Armstrong High School in 1960, and furthered her studies at Smithdeal-Massey Business College. She worked at MCV and in a few offices doing 10-key by touch, and was later employed at Philip Morris, from which she retired after more than 25 years of faithful services. She attended Mt. Zion Holy Church, pastored by her beloved brother, Elder Donald R. Fonville, Sr. Gaynelle exchanged time for eternity on August 22, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents and twelve siblings (Jessie, Evelyn, John, Marjorie, Sylvester, Bill, Mark, Frances, Dorothy, Martha, Alice and Mattie). Fond memories of love and laughter will by cherished by Gaynelle's: daughter, Anissa; 2 grandchildren, Alyssa and Aaron; 3 great-grandchildren, Jalan, Na'sire and Eli; 2 brothers, James, Sr. (Alfreda) and Donald, Sr. (Etta, devoted), a host of loving nieces (1 devoted, Evelyn Barrack), nephews, cousins and friends (1 devoted, Geraldine Harris). A homegoing service celebrating the life of Gaynelle Fonville will be held Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Zion Holy Church, 3401 Chapel Drive, Richmond, Virginia. Viewing will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Remains have been entrusted to Mimms Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, please forward financial donations to Anissa Fonville, Post Office Box 74831, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23236.