Eleanor Burger Guffey

Obituary
Eleanor Burger Guffey, 77, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 13, 2014. She was born on December 11, 1936 to the late William and Mary Burger. Eleanor had lived in the Cleveland area for most of her life and was a member of South Cleveland Church of God. She worked at Life Bridges with special needs individuals, whom she cared for dearly, for 10+ years. Above all things, however, Eleanor loved and cared for her family. This was her main priority and joy in life, as she was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by three sisters: Geraldine Couch, Ruth Baker, and Irene Lay; one brother Kenneth Burger. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 7 years Ernest "Jack" Longwith, three sons: Donnie Wear and his wife Elaine, Barry Wear, Joe Guffey and his wife Kelly; five grandchildren: Ray Wear (Roslyn), Brittney Davis (Chad), Cayci Freeman (Eric), Jennifer Kimball, and Jessica Wolfenden (Blake); eight great-grandchildren: Jake Wear, Ella Ray Wear, Julia Dip, Noah Dip, Eli Wolfenden, Braxton Davis, Ellsa Wolfenden, and Andrew Davis. In addition to these, she leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
A service will be at 1:00pm on Wednesday April 16, 2014 at South Cleveland Church of God located at 1846 Volunteer Drive, Cleveland, TN 37311 with Pastor Kenneth Bowers officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00am-1:00pm on Wednesday at the Church. Inurnment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Life Bridges located at 764 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Eleanor or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Guffey family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
11:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday April 16, 2014
South Cleveland Church of God
1846 Volunteer Drive
Cleveland, TN 37311

Interment
Wednesday April 16, 2014

Service Details
1:00PM
Wednesday April 16, 2014
South Cleveland Church of God
1846 Volunteer Drive
Cleveland, TN 37311

Sunset Memorial Gardens
Following Service