Gaye Kunze

Gaye Kunze, 82, of Columbia, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Parkside Manor in Columbia, Mo. Gaye was born on May 6, 1933, in California, Mo., to Herman and Tessie (Bowlin) Flippin who preceded her in death. She married James Kunze on October 3, 1954. who survives of the home. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church and worked in the nursery there for 30 years. She is also survived by her three children, Denny (Doris) Kunze of Jefferson City, Mo., Denise Hensley of Columbia, Mo., and Darla Harbour (David) of Columbia, Mo.; twin sister. Faye Jacobs of Brookfield, Mo., and brother, Paul (Linda) Kunze of California, Mo.; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Gaye was also preceded in death by her son, Donald Alan Kunze; three sisters and five brothers. Visitation will be held Monday, April 11, 2016, from 1 to 3 p.m. with a service at 3 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Preferred Hospice, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202. Please send tributes and condolences to www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.