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Gussie Hunter Obituary

Gussie Lois Hunter passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on May 24, 2021.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Portsmouth Chapel.

A viewing will be held on Friday from 2-6:00 pm at Metropolitan, Portsmouth.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 27, 2021.

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Michelle Key Parker

June 9, 2021

Mama we miss you so much.

Kiah Family

May 28, 2021

Bennett, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Nancy Greene - The Flythe Family

May 27, 2021

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Hunter family in the passing of your love one. Ms. Gussie and our mother had a beautiful relationship as friends and sisters in Christ. She had a beautiful smile and was loved by our entire family. May God strengthen each of you during this time of sorrow.

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11:00 a.m.

Metropolitan Funeral Service, Portsmouth Chapel

VA

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