Submitted by: Dan Rich
Josie A. Hunter
Dec. 6, 1918 - Nov. 4, 2001
Mrs. Josie A. Hunter, 82, beloved
wife, sister and stepmother of Notre Dame Avenue, de-parted this
life on Sunday, Nov. 4, in her residence. In Earl, Ark., on Dec.
6, 1918, Josie was born to the union of John and Lucille Swift.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David Williams;
and by a brother, McArthur Swift.
She married Clarence Hunter in 1937 in
Osceola, Ark. They moved to South Bend, coming from Detroit,
Mich., over 40 years ago. She leaves to cherish her memory her
husband of 64 years, Clarence Hunter; a stepdaughter, Mary
Frances (Joseph) Emerson of Cassopolis, Mich.; 13
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Ophelia Dye
of Muskegon, Mich.; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Hunter retired after 33 years of
employment with the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center where
she was a cook. She was a member of Mount Olive Missionary
Baptist Church, serving on the Mother's Board and with the
Missionary Society. Josie loved to cook and read the Bible.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on
Friday, Nov. 9, in Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, with
visitation one hour before the service. Interment will follow at
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alford's
Mortuary.