Bonita Gupton

Bonita Watterson Gupton died on October 23, 2017 in South Boston, VA at the age of 87. She was born in Chase City, VA on November 19, 1929 to the late George Shual and Ennis Carter Watterson.   Mrs. Gupton was a member of First Baptist Church in South Boston, Va. She was the Secretary/Treasurer of Gupton Sheet Metal for many years. She loved to sew, was a golfer, an artist and a gardener. She loved flowers and was a founding member of the South Boston Garden Club. She was also a member of the Berryman Chapter of the DAR.   Bonita Watterson Gupton is survived by: Three ChildrenGail G. Owen and husband Bill of Buffalo Junction, VACelia G. Crews and husband David of Mocksville, NCGary P. Gupton and wife Linda of South Boston, VA Five GrandchildrenEmily G. Upchurch and husband Tim of South Boston, VA Becky G. Owen and husband Josh of Roanoke, VA Carla O. Long and husband Josh of Buffalo Junction, VA Jared Owen and wife Meagan of Virgilina, VA Corwin Crews of Mocksville, NC One SisterChristine W. Crowe of Chase City, VA Seven Great Grandchildren   ***Preceded in death by*** Three BrothersDouglas Watterson, Wendall Ray Watterson and Bruce Watterson Three SistersWillie Bell Martin, Evelyn Stagg and Doris Newman Whitten   Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with the Dr. Bob Balance and Rev. Susan Davis officiating. Burial to follow in Woodland Cemetery in Chase City.   The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home and other times at the home of Gary and Linda Gupton, 2952 Alexander Ave. South Boston, VA   For memorials please consider The Capital Campaign of First Baptist Church, 815 North Main Street, South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/PXWTW2JPNXK985KN