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1926
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2025
Minnie Ray Hunter Obituary
Minnie Ray
Hunter
November 3, 1926
October 2, 2025
Minnie Ray (Lane) Hunter - passed on October 2, 2025. Wife of Samuel C. Hunter, Jr for 63 years, beloved mother of Jocelyn Bailey (Edward), Carol Hunter and Samuel Hunter III (Val Thomas), grandmother of Keisha Bailey Garvin (Will) and Kory Bailey, great-grandmother of Alexander, Hunter and Samuel Bailey and Niya Garvin, auntie and friend to many. San Antonio native and Colorado Springs resident beginning in 1950. Integral business owner and community member having participated in many aspects of social, spiritual and organizational life through Hunter & Company Realty, Iota Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., (Chapter founder and Diamond Soror) and Payne Chapel AME Church among others. Celebration of Life Service to be held at Payne Chapel AME Church, 3625 Marion Drive, Colorado Springs on Friday, October 17, 2025. AKA service at 11:00 AM, community service at 12:00 PM. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Iota Beta Omega Chapter Scholarship Fund (Pearls of the Peak Foundation, Inc.), https://www.pearlsofthepeak.org, or to Payne Chapel AME Church https://www.paynechapelamechurch.org/give (Benevolence Fund), and noted to the memory of Minnie Ray Hunter. The Hunter Family thanks all for expressions of admiration and love for Minnie Ray.
Memories and Condolences
for Minnie Ray Hunter
38 Entries
GIG Ellis W Short Samuel C Hunter Jr Class 2014
Earlier today
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Anton M. Rudolph Sr
Yesterday
My condolences to the Hunter family on the passing of there matriarch Mrs. Minnie Ray Hunter. May she rest in Peace.
Tim
Yesterday
My condolences to your family and glad to be a member of your late husbands class
Edward J. Thornton
Yesterday
My condolences to the family.
Pierre Cumbo
October 29, 2025
Much love to you, Tripp, and your beautiful family. I´m grateful to have met Minnie whose grace and wit I experienced all too brief.
Angela Phoenix
October 28, 2025
Minnie Ray, Angela Phoenix, and Sidney Darden at Carl Bourgeois´, September 2023. Good people, good times!
Vorry and Candace Moon
October 17, 2025
Dear Carol, Jocelyn and Tripp,
Minnie Rae was so much fun to be around. We wish we could have seen more of her. Her kindness, understanding and love toward us will always be cherished.
Van & Ledresta Harvey
October 17, 2025
We loved Minnie Ray dearly. Heaven has gained an angel.
Rev. Dr. Ronnie B. Tucker, Sr.
October 17, 2025
It was a blessing to have met Minnie Ray Hunter, the widow of Samuel C. Hunter, Jr; whom our 33rd Degree Class is named after. I also treasure the fact that she was a member of the Sister Sorority of Alpha Phi Alpha. Rest well my Sister, Heaven has gained a precious jewel.
Rev. Dr. R. B. Tucker-member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Chaplain of Samuel C. Hunter Class of 2014.
Mary Collins
October 16, 2025
RIP
Chervon Bailey (sister of Edwardp Bailey), Tony McCoy & Maria McCoy.
October 16, 2025
Our condolences, love and prayers To the beloved Hunter family.
claire sams milligan
October 16, 2025
"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning." my family and i are praying for your morning joy; just hold on. BREATHE.
October 16, 2025
We will always remember Diamond Soror Minnie Ray Hunter for her radiant smile, her unwavering sisterhood, and the love she brought to us all. She embodied the values of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorpoated in her sisterhood, leadership and service—and left a lasting legacy in the Iota Beta Omega chapter.
SGIG Curtis Harris Samuel C. Hunter Class of 2014
October 16, 2025
May the Lord Bless and Strengthen the family in this time of need. May Grace and Mercy be in abundance.
Saundra DeGeneste
October 16, 2025
My mother, Virginia Wyche Moore and Minnie Ray "Mitzi" were roommates at Fisk University. She and my mother would time their visits to Durham, NC, where Minnie's daughter Jocelyn used to live, and where I live creating special memories. Remembering Mitzi and her loved ones today and always.
Samuel C. Hunter Jr Class of 2014
October 16, 2025
Sent flowers
Ronnie Garrett
October 16, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jennifer Allen-Thomas
October 15, 2025
Soror Jennifer
October 15, 2025
Soror Minnie Ray will truly be missed. A very special Soror. Blessings to the family.
Marc Cedric Smith
October 15, 2025
For the Memory of your Beautiful Mother.
Much Love,
Marc Cedric Smith and Steven Medina.
Sovereign Grand Inspector General (S.G.I.G.) Lonnie Jones II
October 14, 2025
To the family of Minnie Ray Hunter, I want to thank each of you for allowing me, my family and the Samuel C. Hunter Jr. Class of 2014 to be part of your lives. Carol, Jocelyn and "Tripp" I / we look forward to having more memories created together going forward. Love from the Jones family {S.G.I.G. Lonnie Jones II, Lynette Jones, Lynise Bryana Jones and Lonna Beyonce' Taalib-Deen}.
Lonnie Jones II
October 14, 2025
In memory & honor of Minnie Ray Hunter, the Samuel C. Hunter Jr. Class of 2014 will cherish your memory forever. May God bless all of your family! We will stay in contact with Carol, Jocelyn and "Tripp". Humbly submitted by President Lonnie Jones II and the entire Class of 2014. Thirty-third Degree Prince Hall Masons.
Victoria Cameron
October 14, 2025
You will truly be missed. I will forever be grateful for your mentorship in the beloved sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Lauren Few
October 13, 2025
Minny Ray was from the same hometown of San Antonio as my mother Jacque Kemp,, but I met Minny Ray many years ago when I relocated from California. Minny Ray met me at the airport fed me and spent the next day taking me around Colorado Springs to find an apartment., what a sweet and wonderful woman she was. My condolences to Jocelyn, Carol , Tripp, and extended family.
Ronnie Garrett
October 13, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tonya Bonner
October 13, 2025
My sweet Diamond Sorority Sister and dear friend, I will miss you, but I know you are happy with Mr. Hunter. My condolences to the Hunter Family.
Carla Elam-Floyd
October 12, 2025
The trees planted in your mother´s memory will provide the breath of life that she was.
Carla Elam-Floyd
October 12, 2025
My condolences to my life long friends, the Hunters. You have been mainstays in my life from kindergarten through college and until now. My love and prayers for the family are constant.
Mary Collins
October 12, 2025
RIP
Cheryl Nicholson
October 11, 2025
I will miss you forever my darling Minnie Ray...
Mary Maes
October 10, 2025
I feel so lucky to have known her and enjoyed spending time with her. She will surely be missed. Sending prayers to the Hunter Family.
RONNIE GARRETT
October 10, 2025
SENDING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
Tammy Pritchett
October 10, 2025
So blessed to have known Mrs. Minnie Ray! She was kind, considerate and caring. She will be missed! To her family, thank you for sharing her with us!
Angela Phoenix
October 9, 2025
Mrs. Hunter was a wonderful family friend. My mother adored her and their sorority events were some of my earliest and most fond memories. I was happy to see her in past years and it always warmed my heart to spend time with her and her beloved Sorors of AKA. Heartfelt condolences to the Hunters and please know that the community has truly lost an angel.
Alfreda Phoenix Belton & Family
October 9, 2025
Keeping the Family in our thoughts and prayers. Have beautiful memories of my mom (Emma Lee Phoenix) and Mrs. Hunter always very active in our sorority. Making an impact on the community and mentoring so many. I know many will contribute to the scholarship to support her legacy. Mrs. Hunter was an elegant, beautiful lady with a quiet strength and a smile that lit up a room. Deepest Sympathy. Love, Alfreda Phoenix Belton
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Oct
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Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Payne Chapel AME Church - AKA Sorority
3625 Marion Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
Oct
17
Service
12:00 p.m.
Payne Chapel AME Church - Community Celebrants
3625 Marion Drive, Colorado Springs
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