Tina Louise Gaynor

Tina Louise (Dunlap) Gaynor of Middlebrook, MO, won her battle and entered into Heaven on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the age of 60 years, 6 months, and 23 days. She was born November 18, 1963, in St. Louis, MO, to Donald Gale Dunlap who precedes her in rest and Melba Louise (Eudy) Thomas who survives. On December 31, 2001, Tina was united in marriage to Joe Gaynor who survives. Also surviving are two children, Heather Dunlap of Ironton, MO, and Joey Gaynor of Middlebrook, MO, a godson Austin Hargiss of Farmington, MO, two special sons, Jeremy McDonald and Andrew Dupree, a brother Donald Dunlap, a sister Patty Risher, and many more loving family members and friends. Tina is preceded in rest by her father, a brother David Dunlap, a sister Betty Sue Dunlap, a brother-in-law Carl Risher, a sister-in-law Glenda Dunlap, and a grandson Joseph Matthew Dunlap. During the time between her junior and senior year of high school, Tina enlisted in the United States Army Reserve where she served six years for her country; she was very proud of her service and dedication. She also worked many years as an aide in the home healthcare field, and worked as a server for the Kozy Korner Café. Tina was always involved in school activities for her children. She was one of the most loving room mothers and considered all of her children’s friends one of her own. She loved helping others and watching the kids have fun. She loved fishing, canoeing, trips with her sister, Patty, horseback riding, and family get-togethers. Tina was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pilot Knob, MO, and was saved and baptized at Dr. McKinney’s house. Tina Louise Gaynor was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know and love her. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, beginning at 7:00 pm from the Cole Family Funeral Home. A Visitation will be held for friends and family to gather on Friday, June 14, 2024, beginning at 4:00 pm and lasting until the service time at 7:00 pm. Interment will follow the services in the Huff Cemetery at a later date. Pastor Dan Stiles will be officiating the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pilot Knob. Online condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com

Tina Louise Gaynor

November 18, 1963 - June 10, 2024