Photo courtesy of Floyd Funeral Services, Inc. - Fairmont
Fairmont, North Carolina
Ms. Maitland Hunt of Fairmont departed this life Sunday, November 8, 2015 and went to live with Jesus in her heavenly home at the age of 88.
She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over forty years. In her younger years, she was active in the church and held several positions in church.
She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a B.S. Degree and from Appalachian State University with a M.A. Degree, both in Education.
Maitland worked thirty three years in the local school system. Twenty of those years were spent in the class room and thirteen years in administration. She retired as Principal of Fairmont Middle School in 1992. She loved children and working with them was her pride and joy. After retirement, she became active in The Retired Teachers Organization. She served as Vice-President and President at the local and District Level. She was a lifetime member of The National Education Association. She served in other capacities in our local area. She had served as a board member of the Foundation Board at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Lumberton, NC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie B. and Callie Hunt; a son, Dr. Michael C. Hunt; four sisters, Versie Darnell, Macie Barnes, Etta Locklear, and Esther O. Smith; three brothers, Brownie Hunt, James "Buddy" Hunt, and Lynn Hunt.
She is survived by a grandson, Michael Cody Hunt and wife Andrea of Lumberton; three great-grandchildren, Makya, Corbin, and Adilyn Hunt; several special nieces, nephews, cousins and other close relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 3:00PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 2:00PM until 3:00PM (prior to the service) at Piney Grove Church.
she was a very well known Lady. She will be missed for a long time to come. Shes with the angels now. And so many, that have gone home since.
sylvia brooks
November 03, 2021 | Fairmont, NC | Friend
Mrs. Mainland Hunt was a great mentor for many in education and the the Christian family. I will always cherish her love and affection she expressed toward students in the Exceptional Children's program and her deep concern for nonconventional learners. She a loving person.
November 22, 2015
Ms. Maitland was a very good and loving person . My family thought the world of her. She will be greatly missed by all
Linda Rose Hunt
November 18, 2015 | Fairmont, NC
Mrs. Maitland Hunt had a great reputation which is here in these condolences. My late friend, Barbara Powell, thought so well of Mrs. Hunt. That is how I knew of her. Since Barbara cannot now speak for herself in this world, I wanted to pass on the admiration Barbara would have expressed.
Glenna Hicks
November 13, 2015 | Pembroke, NC
Mrs. Mainland was a wonderful and caring person. I worked with her at Rosenwald for many years and she taught my son. She will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 13, 2015
God Bless the Family. May he comfort you in your time of need.
Jackie Chavis
November 13, 2015 | Lumberton, NC
Great Woman. Remember her when i was a little girl growing up. Deepest Sympathy to the family. May God comfort you in your time of need. Jackie Chavis
November 13, 2015
She was my 4th grade teacher. She was also one of my favorites. She always encouraged me to be and do my best at whatever I attempted. She was inspiration to those who knew her
Angela Lowery
November 12, 2015 | Greensboro, NC
Mrs. Hunt was a wonderful educator, mentor and family friend. She will truly be missed by all of us.
Tony Page Pope
November 12, 2015 | Lumberton, NC