Naomi Gunn

Naomi Nell Gunn, 88, of Fort Sumner passed away at her home on Saturday, August 22, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born December 11, 1937 in Taiban, New Mexico to the home of Willie and Zelma Gammill. She was the first girl and would be known as Sis to her other 8 siblings. Naomi attended elementary school at Taiban, and then transferred to Fort Sumner Schools  where she graduated with the FSHS class of 1956.

Not even a month after graduation she married, G.A. Gunn on June 2, 1956 in Fort Sumner. The two spent their first years as newlyweds in Hanau, Germany where G.A. was stationed with the U.S. Army. They returned to the Fort Sumner valley in 1958 and began a farming operation, where they would raise their three children Kim, Brenda, and Clifford.

Naomi worked as a secretary for Farm Bureau, and as office staff for her sister Dr. Joyce Roberts medical clinic. She also worked for a time at Teeter's Department Store, for G13 Feed Store, and for many years at Cortese Feed and Supply. 

Naomi was a member of the Fort Sumner Church of Christ, where everyone looked forward to one of her homemade pies at potluck. She was part of the Fort Sumner Bowling League, Taiban Gardening Club, 4-H Chapter leader, and was in charge of the Christian Services Center ran by the Church of Christ.

Naomi enjoyed playing dominoes, cooking, baking, making Christmas candy, and canning. She also spent alot of time taking care of her yard, her flowers, and her vegetable garden. She enjoyed watching her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids play in sporting events. She loved to watch three generations show livestock in County and State Fairs. She looked forward to going on family hunting trips up in the mountains, where she cooked meals over the campfire. She was always ready to host family holiday gatherings, and Sunday lunch at her home. More than anything, Naomi loved the time she spent with her family and being Memaw to her grandkids, and great-grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her parents Willie and Zelma Gammill, one infant sister Ellen Marie Gammill, her husband G.A. Gunn, one grandson Colten Gunn, and one son-in-law Mark McCollum.

Naomi is survived by her three children Kim McCollum of Fort Sumner, Brenda and Gary Telkamp of Rapid City, SD, and Clifford and Beverly Gunn of Fort Sumner, 6 grandchildren: Ryan and Kelsey McCollum of Fort Sumner, Megan and Brennan Broyles of Holliday, TX, Layne and Julie Presley of Kingwood, TX, Loran and Nick Quinn of Pearland, TX, Katelyn and Hunter Buckles of Amarillo, TX, and McKayla and Lane Draper of Fort Sumner, NM, 14 great-grandchildren: Lacey McCollum, Colby McCollum, Branson Broyles, Bosten Broyles, Reagan Presley, Aiden Presley, Hudson Quinn, Finley Quinn, Grayson Quinn, Scout Buckles, Porter Buckles, Holland Buckles, Jack Draper, and Naomi "Pretty" Draper. She is also survived by 8 siblings: Bill Gammill, Butch and Mary Gammill, Doris Rodgers, Juanita Thompson, Linda and Gary Malecha, Joyce and Steve Roberts, Joe and Loretta Gammill, Bruce and LaDonna Gammill, one sister-in-law Deenie Pounds of Canyon, TX and one brother-in-law Jay Bookout of Lubbock, TX, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many lifelong friends.

Visitation hours will be 1pm to 6pm on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Chavez Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Fort Sumner Church of Christ. Interment will follow in the Gunn family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Ryan McCollum, Layne Presley, Brennan Broyles, Nick Quinn, Hunter Buckles and Lane Draper. Honorary Pallbearers include her brothers Bill Gammill, Butch Gammill, Joe Gammill, and Bruce Gammill.

The family of Naomi requests contributions in her memory to Fort Sumner Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 180, Fort Sumner, NM 88119.

Please keep the Gunn family in your prayers. You may sign the online guestbook, share a favorite memory or leave a note of condolence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (575) 355-2311.