Anna Charity (Corrigan) Gunnett

Anna Charity Gunnett

January 4, 1933    July 1, 2022

Anna C. Gunnett, 89, of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Friday morning, July 1, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Carlim, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Brininger) Corrigan.  On June 20, 1953 she married Hubert E. Gunnett at the Cove Forge United Methodist Church, Williamsburg.  He preceded her in death on March 19, 2016 following 62 years of marriage.

Surviving are three daughters: Gail R. Sheetz (Charlie) of Altoona, Carol D. Bookhammer (Dave) and Kathy R. Liebal both of Williamsburg; two sons: Gary D. Gunnett (Libby) of New Bern, NC and Nathan D. Gunnett of Williamsburg; 10 grandchildren: Christina Wheeler (Rob), who was raised like a daughter in Hubert and Anna’s home, Angela Bookhammer, Anthony Bookhammer, Jackie Foderaro (Tony), Erin Gunnett, Craig Gunnett (Leslie), John Liebal (Tessa), Michael Liebal, Rachel Gunnett and Sam Gunnett; six great-grandchildren: Jordyn Shultz, Jaylin and Alora Wheeler, Carter and Olivia Foderaro, and Goku Gunnett; a sister, Luella Smith of Cape Coral, FL; special friend, Betty Lou McCready of Martinsburg; and many special nieces and nephews, who called her “Aunt Tom”.

She was preceded in death by a son, Stephen C. Gunnett; a son-in-law, Butch Liebal; two brothers: James and Joseph Corrigan; and three sisters: Ruth Corrigan, Dorothy Jackson and Marjorie McNerlin.

Anna was a 1952 graduate of Williamsburg High School.  She was a faithful member of Clappertown CMA Church, rural Williamsburg, where she taught Sunday school, sang many beautiful solos and played piano for Sunday services.  Anna was also a member of Gideon International, served as treasurer for the Alliance Women, attended many events at the CMA Church Camp in Mahaffey and served as a Cub Scout den mother.

She was a loving homemaker that enjoyed bowling, picking raspberries, feeding the birds and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates, Altoona Curve and Williamsburg Blue Pirate Girls Basketball.

Friends will be received from 4-7pm, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Clappertown CMA Church, and from 10 until the 11am funeral service, Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the church, Pastor Ed Jelliff and Brad Davis officiating.  Interment will be held at Royer Cemetery, Williamsburg.

Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg.

Memorial contributions in memory of Anna may be given to Gideon’s International or Clappertown CMA Church.