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Jill Bunting Obituary
Selbyville - Jill B. Bunting, age 82 of Selbyville, DE died peacefully in her home on October 8, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Bishop, MD and was the daughter of the late I. Layfield and Hester E. (Selby) Bunting.
Jill took great pride in being a homemaker. She worked for the DuPont Company, ACME, State Farm Insurance and finally retiring from Baltimore Trust Company in 1998. After retiring for several years, she became the "Hostess with the Mostest" at her sons Restaurant, Howard's Pub.
Her biggest joy was having all of her family together, pool side gatherings, and continuing with family traditions. She was known as Mom Jill to many, a loving neighbor, and our family Matriarch. Her loves in life were her grandchildren, preparing meals for family and friends and took major pride in her pool, flowers, and yard.
She is survived by her children Annette E. White and husband OR of Berlin, Howard L. Bunting of Selbyville, Cynthia B. Harper of Roxana and Nancy E. Bunting of Selbyville; best friend and sister Denise J. West and husband Kenny of Selbyville; brother-in-law, George A. Adkins of Georgetown; two grandchildren Kaitlin P. Rogers and husband Jonathan of Selbyville, and Mackenzie L. Keyser and husband Logan of West Ocean City; great grandchildren Marshall J. Rogers (Mom's Boy) and Maeve E. Keyser (Mom's girl); and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Horace E. Bunting and sister Nancy E. Adkins.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at the Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with William Cooper officiating. Friends may call 2 hours before the service. Interment will be at the Prince George's Cemetery in Dagsboro.
Flowers are welcome, but donations can be made to the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 88, Selbyville, DE 19975 or the Wilson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 375. Bishopville, MD 21813.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com
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Alan Bunting
October 11, 2020
Annette, Howard, Cindy and Nancy, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, our Aunt Jill. Aunt Jill was such a wonderful person and will be truly missed. Love Alan and Nancy
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Jim and Margot DeFrance
October 11, 2020
Cindy -Howard-and the whole big Bunting family- —-we are so very sorry. Holding you in our prayers.
Bob and Ellen Owens
October 10, 2020
Annette, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Warrington
October 10, 2020
So sorry to hear of your passing Jill.You were a good friend and also a great coworker.You will be sorely missed. My sympathies are with Howard, his sisters and the rest of the family.
Pat Warrington
Friend and Coworker
Cecile Lort
October 10, 2020
So sorry to hear about Jill. Take care of each other.
Susan Lort
October 10, 2020
So sorry for your loss! I remember your mom fondly!
Brian Johnson
October 10, 2020
Sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to know your mom while working at the restaurant
Dianne & Mag
October 10, 2020
We are so very sorry..Miss Jill was a
Wonderful, kind lady!
Robert Dicesaro
October 10, 2020
God bless you and your family so sorry
Cathy Petitgout
October 10, 2020
Sending my deepest sympathy to all of you. It is so hard to lose the ones we love so dearly. Hoping that time will ease the pain you are all feeling now.
Junis Adkins
October 9, 2020
Sympathy to all of you.
Lee R & Mary L Lynch
October 9, 2020
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and many friends of Jill's, we know she will be missed by many. We have known Jill for years and have always known her to be a warm n friendly person, always willing to lend a helping hand
Joanne Reuther
October 9, 2020
Howard & family, iam so truly sorry to hear about your mom, my thoughts and prayers to you. Joanne & staff
Doris Dukes
October 9, 2020
I meant Jill at the Baltimore Trust Company , when I first moved to Roxana,
she was the nicest teller, . always meeting everyone with a big smile . I am so sorry for the families loss . Cindy, I am praying for your family , cherish the memories . Sincerely Doris Ann Dukes
Robin Bunting
October 9, 2020
May God bless her children and grandchildren during this most difficult time. My deepest condolences to all. -Robin Bunting
Rick and Linda Bunting
October 9, 2020
Annette, Howard, Cindy, and Nancy we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to all of you! Lots of Love, Linda and Rick
Kim Tribbitt-Roe
October 9, 2020
Annette, Howard, Cindy and Nancy,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. A very sweet lady who always had a smile on her face. Sending prayers to your entire family. Kim Tribbitt-Roe
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