Willie Mae Hunter

Willie Mae Hunter, of Louisa, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the age of 73.

Born March 30, 1948, she was a longtime resident of Louisa. She worked at Woolfolk Manufacturing for 30 years and was an Avon representative for over 35 years. She became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in1969 and was an active member of the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Gordonsville, VA.

She was a dedicated wife and mother and enjoyed cooking, hosting parties, and vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC with family and friends. She especially valued spending time with her beloved husband of 56 years, Howard L. Hunter, Sr.; six children, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many dear friends. She will always be remembered for her kind and giving spirit, beautiful smile, and home cooked meals.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Anderson; mother, Marion Anderson; siblings, Jack Anderson, Arthur Anderson, Jessie Anderson, and Lillie Jones.

She is survived by her husband, Howard L. Hunter, Sr., her brothers; Clarence Anderson, Lewis Anderson, Jr. and George Anderson; sister, Nora Christmas; daughters, Carolyn Gardner (Ronnie), Pamela Daniels, Cynthia Brooks, Teresa Hunter, Melissa Thompson (Alfred); son Howard Hunter, Jr. (Keisha); grandchildren, Brandon Shelton, Anthony Mines, Andrea Mines, Alexis Hunter, Jermaine Pace, Jr., Sergio Hunter, Avery Hunter, London Hunter, and Kyle Hunter along with her great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, via Zoom videoconferencing.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, administrators and staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital, UVA Medical Center, Fresenius Kidney Care Louisa, and Hospice of the Piedmont, for the professionalism, expertise, care, and support during her illness.