Mary E. Hunt, of Niles
May 4, 1944-Aug. 21, 2018
Niles Daily Star, Published 10:32 am Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Mary E. Hunt, 74, of Niles, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, with her family by her side.
On May 4, 1944, Mary was born to the late Clemmie Hunter (Scott) in Jackson, Tennessee.
On March 26, 1960, Mary wed Jimmie Louis Hunt in Jackson, Tennessee. They moved to Niles, in 1964 where they raised their six children. Mary was a longtime member of Bethel Apostolic Church in Buchanan and also attended New Bethel Tabernacle Church of South Bend.
Her career began at Simplicity Pattern Company, in Niles, from there she transitioned to Electro Voice in Buchanan. She most enjoyed working in food services at Oak Manor Elementary School in Niles. Her children remember her as a wonderful cook, a devoted grandmother, and a devout Christian. Mary loved the Lord and was faithful to her church.
- Mary Hunt
Preceding Mary are her parents, her husband, Jimmie; siblings, Hattie Mae, Jessie Ellison, Mildred Bray, Clara Weddle, Joseph Bennett and daughter-in-law, Tammy Hunt.
She is survived by her children, Cecil Hunt, of Niles; Frederick (Kerrey) Hunt, of Phoenix; Tony Hunt, of Niles; Marion (Glenn) Barr, of Niles; Carmella (Cody Martin) Hunt, of Niles and Darwin Hunt, of South Bend; twelve grandchildren; Lawrence (Asia), Cecilia (Matt) Cherisse (Dray), Brandon, Anjanae, Vanessa, Shaina, Jared, Keith (Nicole), Ryan, Nicole and Michael; 9 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Her dearest friends included Eara Berry, Christine Perry, Susie Young and Lisa Smith.
A Homegoing Service will be hosted at noon on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 601 Ferry St, in Niles. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC at 5340 Holy Cross Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.