Mary Byrd King Hunt

Mary Byrd King Hunt received her wings on December 3, 2018 at her home in Longview, Texas with family and patient attendants near her side. Mary was born October 18, 1923 to Ernest and Ruth Ella King. She was a sister to six brothers, Charlie, W.D. Sr., James, Curtis, L.C. and Oree.

She spent her early childhood in Woodlawn, Texas. She attended public schools in Karnack, Texas and afterward, began her first job at the age of thirteen. On April 16, 1948, Mary married Hosea Hunt Jr. and began her career as a domestic homemaker. To this union seven children were born: Ruby, Daisy, Lyndell, Gloria, Linda, Wanda, and Shelia.

She attended church regularly at Bible Teaching Ministries Church and was an active member of the 59 and Holding Women's group until her health began to slow her down from her daily duties and activities.

Mrs. Hunt was known to many as “Memaw”, “Granny”, “Grandma Mary”, “Mother Hunt”, “Nadene” and “Maybird”, but most of all, she was known for her home-cooked meals, desserts, hospitality, willingness to give to whomever she came in contact with, and her love for them all. Mrs. Hunt has had the privilege of cooking for groups such as the late Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes; The Original Mighty Clouds of Joy; The Smith Brothers; and a host of people in the community.

She is preceded in death with her parents, her husband Hosea Hunt Jr., five brothers Charlie King, W.D. King Sr., James King, Curtis King, and Oree King; one granddaughter Angela Hunt-Mitchell; two great-grandsons Julius Brown and Ramon Williams; one great-granddaughter Essence Stinson; one great-great-grand Harmony Carter and one son-in-law Wayne Carter.

She leaves to cherish her memory Seven Children: Ruby Carter of Longview, TX; Daisy Hardeman of Mesquite, TX; Lyndell Hunt (Gertrude) of Henderson, TX; Gloria Lewis (Tony) of Longview, TX; Linda Nelson (Ricky) of Tyler, TX; Wanda Williams (Daryl) of Longview, TX; and Shelia Starling of Arlington, TX; One Brother: L.C. King of Marshall, TX; a Special Cousin: Pearline McLin of Marshall, TX; Adopted Daughter: June Gholston of Longview, TX; 30 Grandchildren: Carlette, Tereka, Serrita, Debbie, LaKizzy, DeWayne, Andreeka, Shekeela, Darither, Jewliene, Roelisa, Harvey Jr., Toya, Shemi, Nate, Brian, Tabitha, Teresa, Wendy, Kristy, Rochelle, Shannon, Ricky Jr., Raya, Donielle, Darreia, Daryl Jr., Jordan, Billy Jr., and Delvin; 58 Great-Grandchildren; 32 Great-Great-Grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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