Funeral services will be Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., Autumn Woods Cemetery, 4000 W. Northside Drive, Jackson, MS 39209.
Mrs. Doristene F. Bunzy, affectionately known to family and friends as “Stene”, was born August 24, 1952 to John Henry Porter ad Evelyn Martin. Doristene grew up in Jackson, Mississippi and attended Jim Hill High School. At an early age she accepted Christ and became a member of Pleasant Gift M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Mark Johnson. During her years at Pleasant Gift she was blessed to be under the leadership of the late Reverend Edgar Calloway, Jr., and Reverend Dr. Milton Williams. She was a faithful member of the Sisterhood, Missionary Society, and President of the Pastor Aide Committee until her health failed under the leadership of Pastor Emmitt T. Paige. Doristene was a loyal employee of Challenger Electric. Later in life she changed careers and gained a passion for caring for others at Care Inn Nursing Home and doing private duty sitting. Doristene also managed Landmark Properties. Doristene married the love of her life, Gale Bunzy, Jr., on May 06, 1972 and God blessed them with three beautiful children and 48 years of marriage. Doristene was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Porter and Evelyn Martin; brothers, John L. Franklin, Olan James Martin, John Henry Porter, and Ed Porter; sister-in-law, Martha Franklin; nephew, Derrick Foster; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gale Bunzy, Sr. and Lena Bunzy. Doristene transitioned from her earthly home on Friday, July 03, 2020, leaving precious memories to be cherished with her husband, Gale Bunzy, Jr. of Ridgeland, MS; one devoted son, Gale Bunzy, III (Tameika) of Brandon, MS; two loving daughters, Sharon Bunzy of Ridgeland, MS and Latoya Myers (Wayne) of Jackson, MS; seven grandchildren, Tinkerbell Bunzy, Meilicia Holcomb, Gabby Bunzy and Sylena Bunzy of Ridgeland, MS; Gale Bunzy, IV, Jaleel Garrett and Javian Garrett of Brandon, MS; one great grandson, Isaiah Miller of Ridgeland, MS; five sisters, Annie Foster (Willie Earl) and Gwendolyn Porter of Jackson, MS; Carla Porter and Lucy Hunter of Clinton, MS and Krishandra Butler of Bolton, MS; four brothers, Marshal (Tino) Edwards of Vicksburg, MS; Eddie Charles Martin (Jeanette) and Lanford Porter (Darlene) of Jackson, MS and Herbert Porter of Charleston, SC; one god daughter, Crystal Dixon (Reginald) of Brandon, MS; two god sons, Nubraveon and Jaheim Smith of Jackson, MS; four god grandchildren, AJ Watts of Jackson, MS; Raylin, Cameron and Katelin Dixon of Brandon, MS; special friends, Sara Pugh and daughters, of Flora, MS, Vivian Ragland and Brenda Course of Jackson, MS and Brenda Greene of North Carolina; a special niece she adored and loved as her daughter, Lisa Bunzy-Pullum (Jermaine) of Clinton, MS; special cousins, Celia Lampkins and Ruth Martin of Jackson, MS; sister-in-law, Nancy Bunzy of Jackson, MS; two brothers-in-law, Larry and Lonnie Bunzy of Jackson, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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