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Patsy Hunter Obituary
Patsy Ruth Bailey Hunter, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Francis Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Arlen Bailey and William Thomas Bailey.
Patsy grew up in Eupora, MS where she met and married the love of her life, Bennett Edward Hunter III of Macon, MS.
Patsy and Bennett had three daughters, Debbie Hunter of Memphis, Tn, Kathy Fowler of Easley, SC. and Cheryl Crawford of Hendersonville, NC..
After the birth of their 2nd daughter, the family moved to Memphis, TN where she was an elementary school teacher for many years. She loved being a teacher and was much loved by her students.
After retirement, Patsy and Bennett moved to Hendersonville, NC. She loved playing bridge, ballroom dancing, spending time with her family and friends, and her relationship with The Lord.
She is survived by her beloved husband Bennett, her three daughters Debbie, Kathy, and Cheryl, 4 grandchildren, Mindy, Heather, Jereme and Zach and 2 great grandchildren, Hunter And Rylan. Her sisters, Mary "Tiny" Bailey, and Jeannie Rogers. And many nieces and nephews.
She will be remembered for her love and dedication to her family, friends and church.
Patsy's memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 29, at 2 pm at First United Methodist Church and a reception immediately following in the Gettman Room.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Ann Kauerz
December 9, 2019
Pat was a beautiful person inside and out. I was fortunate enough to teach with her at Ridgeway Elementary and I saw first hand the impact she made on her students. My daughter was lucky enough to have Mrs. Hunter as her 3rd grade teacher. She still talks about the neat things she learned from her. I will always remember Pat's kind and loving spirit. I am praying for her family.
Larry Adams
December 9, 2019
To Pat's daughters--you have my sincere sympathy. Your mom welcomed me into your home when you were all quite young and I was a college sophomore recuperating from surgery in Memphis. She was a wonderful nurse as well as a great teacher! I am sure she received a loving welcome in heaven from my father, Peyton "Uncle Buddy" Adams. My love to all the family.
Rev. Larry Adams
Jo Ann Meadows
December 8, 2019
LOVED that lady & she truly was a lady! We had some really GOOD TIMES & have pictures to show it! ❤ Jo Ann Meadows
Veronique Black
December 8, 2019
Aunt Pat, thank you for helping me learn to read by giving my mom Kathy and Debbie's old textbooks, from which my mom taught me to read before kindergarten. You spent your whole life as a dedicated educator. Thank you for your calm and kind spirit and for welcoming us into your home. My prayers go out to Cheryl, Debbie, Kathy, and dearest Uncle Ed for strength. I know you are with The Lord and you are smiling down with your beautiful smile, healed and whole.
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Kathy Robbins
December 7, 2019
Pat was such a lovely neighbor. Prayers or the family.
Kathy Robbins
December 7, 2019
I lovely neighbor and will truly be missed. Prayers for the family.
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