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Vera Hunter Obituary

AVERA, Ga. - Ms. Vera M. Hunter, 91 years young, formerly of Winder, GA, entered into rest on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Ms. Hunter is preceded in death by her loving husband, Otis R. Hunter. Survivors include her children, Joan Kernaghan of Augusta, GA and Cheryl Sheppard (Harold) of Avera, GA; grandchildren, Greg Kernaghan (Karen), Bruce Kernaghan (Cyndi) and Heidi Barber-Edwards (Mickey), all of Evans, GA; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and lifelong friends who loved her dearly. The family will receive friends from 11am-1pm, Monday, October 24, 2016 at Smith Memory Chapel in Winder, GA. Funeral services will be held at 1pm, Monday, October 24, 2016 at Smith Memory Chapel in Winder, GA. Pallbearers who will honor Ms. Hunter are Sammy Hunter, Bobby Hunter, Tony Roberds, Barry Hunter, Tommy Perkins and William Sorrells.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Oct. 23, 2016.

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Shirlee Grizzle Kinsey-Evans

October 24, 2016

Joan, Cheryl, and family,
So very sad to hear of your loss. Please know how much Vera was thought of. She always had a wonderful, warm smile to share.

Love,
Shirlee

Smith Memory Chapel, Inc.

October 23, 2016

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

Travis and Jo Taylor

October 22, 2016

We are so sorry about the loss of Ms. Vera. You know she has meant so much to my mother and I through the years and worth mentioning that they were the same age when passing. God bless the family!

Bunni Davis

October 21, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
John and Bunni Davis

Alice Couch

October 21, 2016

Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts in this saddest of times. In Christ friendship.

Penny Sellers

October 21, 2016

So sorry for your loss Cheryl! Am praying for you all as you morn during this time! May God comfort you during this time with peace only He can give! Praise His name she is no longer suffering and with your dad! We love you and please know you are deep in our thoughts! Luv you

Elliott Sons Funeral Home

October 21, 2016

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