Elizabeth Jean Hunter, 89 of Mannington, WV, passed from this life on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at St. Barbara’s Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for several years. She was born December 21, 1921, the daughter of the late James Lawrence and Golda Mae Longstreth.
She is survived by 2 sons and their wives, and 2 daughters and their husbands, Bill and Eiko Hunter, David and Karen Hunter, Elizabeth Ann and Gary Hickman, and Kathy Jean and Frank DeMarco. Also surviving are her 12 grandchildren, Jennifer Hunter Barker, Amy Hunter, Cynthia Hunter McCarren, Kimberley Jean Hunter, Zachery Hickman, Elizabeth Hickman, James Hunter, Melissa Hunter Burgess, Chad Raines, Chasity Williams, Tara Williams and Ryan DeMarco. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie William Hunter; two sisters, Mary DeVaul and Becky Cunningham and a great-grandson, Christopher Burgess. She was the last member of her immediate family.
Jean was very active in the community when she was able. She had previously worked at the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry in Mannington. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Mannington, where she was choir director for many years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was an honorary board member of the American Automobile Association. She worked in the insurance business for many years as a book-keeper, not retiring until she was almost seventy years old. She worked for Rymer and Rymer Insurance Agency in Mannington, Hunter Agency and Marion County Motor Club in Fairmont.
Jean raised her family to love God, and respect other people, and she lived her life the same way.
Mrs. Hunter donated her body to the Human Gift Registry at West Virginia University Medical Center. A date for a memorial service will be announce. Arrangements are being cared for by Masters Funeral Home, Inc. in Mannington, West Virginia. On-line condolences may be left for the family at mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
Condolences
The Hunter Family, especially our dear friend, Ann,
I was sad to read of the loss of your mother, but I knew that God had blessed her and her suffering was over. You and all of your family are in our prayers and you know where we are if we can ever do anything for you.
With love,
Niko and Rose
We are so sorry for your loss. We wish you all the peace of knowing she is at rest. God Bless you all!
Linda Linville Hendershot & Terry Hendershot
We are so sorry for your loss. We wish you all the peace of knowing she is at rest. God Bless you all!
Linda Linville Hendershot & Terry Hendershot
To the Hunter family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. She is now with her Sam, Tally and her sisters looking down on you. She will always be with you in your heart and memories.
Nancie
Kathy and family,
So sorry to read about the loss of your mother. I have fond memories of her kindness when we were growing up. My preference would be to send you a card, but regretfully, I haven't kept up with your current address. Know that your family will be in our prayers. May God comfort you all during this time.
Joyce and Don Humphrey
I just learned about the death of Jean, and I am so sorry to learn of her passing. I always asked about her when I returned to Mannington because she and Sam were role models for me in many ways when I grew up in the First Christian Church. Jean had such a lovely voice, and I spent many hours in the church choir listening to her sing. I'm sure she is in heaven now with Sam.
We are sorry to hear of your loss, you have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May your family, friends and memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Steve and Leah Martin
we are very sorry for your loss. she was a fine woman. I am very familiar with bill and eiko and 2 finer people do not exist. i am positive bill became who he is because of a fine mother and a fine father. her life was a life well served.
Thinking of you and praying the memorial service for Jean will bring you comfort and peace. She is resting in peace now with loved ones in heaven. God Bless you all. Our sympathy and love, Helen and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion County Senior Citizens.