Nina "Beth" Gunyon

Nina Beth Hensley Gunyon, 53, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away May 16^th, 2021. She was born in Marion, Indiana, October 21^st, 1967, to parents Nina Darlene “Dee” Aguilar and The Late Donald Wayne Hensley.

She graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1986.

On August 3^rd, 1991, Beth married the love of her life, Eric C. Gunyon. They shared 30 wonderful years together.

Beth studied early childhood education at Cottey College (Nevada, MO). She continued her education at Ball State University and Indiana University, ultimately receiving her master’s degree.

She worked as the Director of East Street Station, a childcare center for Bright Horizons Family Solutions for many years, a job she excelled at and enjoyed.

Beth was a loving, compassionate woman, who never met a stranger. She was a valued member of Cumberland Methodist Church. Beth was also a very active, longtime member of P.E.O. Over the years, she enjoyed participating in the Marion Easter Pageant. In her spare time, Beth loved crafting, making greeting cards, scrapbooking, and knitting. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Beth is survived by her husband Eric C. Gunyon, her mother Nina Darlene “Dee” Aguilar, siblings Pamela “Pam” Ramsey, Carolyn Earnest, Cathy Ezra, Carla Aguilar, Manuel Aguilar, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father Donald Wayne Hensley and her stepfather Everardo “Eddie” Aguilar.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Nina Beth Gunyon Memorial Scholarship for students of Cottey College. Checks can be made payable to Cottey College and mailed to Cottey College, c/o Institutional Advancement, 1000 W Austin Blvd., Nevada, MO 64772.

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