Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Hunt

 Mary E. Hunt, 74, of Niles, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, August 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 (Scott) Hunter in Jackson, Tennessee.

On March 26, 1960, Mary wed Jimmie Louis Hunt in Jackson, Tennessee. They moved to Niles, Michigan 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.

Preceding Mary were 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; nine 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 held at Noon on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, located at 601 Ferry Street 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.