Perry J. Brown Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC
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Obituary For Benita Hunter
Ms. Benita Vandora Hunter was born July 12, 1961 in Charlotte, NC. Her parents were the late Robert Hudson and Frances Flowers Lane of Mecklenburg County and Anson County, NC. Benita was educated in the Anson County school system. Upon graduating from Bowman High School in Wadesboro, NC, Benita enrolled at Bennett College in Greensboro, NC. In 1983, she received a B.A. Degree in Sociology. Benita also attended the Eagles Nest Bible College at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship. Benita pursued a professional career in the Public/Government Human Services arena. She held several job assignments in her career. These assignments include- DSS Work First Employment Services, DSS Child Welfare Division, and DSS Aging and Adult Services Division. Benita retired in 2016 with 20 years of service. Benita accepted Jesus Christ into her life on October 24, 1988. She joined Love and Faith Christian Fellowship in 2009 where she served in the Witnessing Ministry, Children’s Ministry, and Partners in Prayer. Benita also volunteered at TCT as a prayer partner. Benita was a doer of the Word. She was a believer who served. Those who will always remember Benita Vandora Hunter and miss her smiles, hugs, and loving care are as follows: Sister, Linda Flowers of Charlotte, NC; Sister, Tammy (Michael) Lane-Martin of North Brunswick, NJ; Brother, Kenneth (Laura Jean) Lane of Pomaria, SC; Brother, William Lee of Brockton, MA; Special Aunts, Frances Ratliff Wade and Daisy May; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and loving friends; Special friends- Denise Roberts, Shirley Forbes, Valencia Simms, Daphne Avery, and Faye Ramseur; and a host of church family members.
A public viewing will be held Monday, March 1, 2021, from 2PM- 4PM in the Cassie Coote-Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A private Chapel Service will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.
Video link for Service
https://youtu.be/ljbjq42TUCI
Services entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (336)-272-6109.
Guest Book
Benita was a true friend, I still in mourning for my friend. Benita was smart, she never met a stranger as time went on I always thought of her often and when saw the paper I done. I send out Prayers and blessing to her family. Benita was a wonderful person. She will be forever missed an always in my heart. Gloria legrand
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I had the pleasure of meeting Benita at Bennet College. We later reconnected at Love & Faith Christian Fellowship. Benita's beautiful & gentle spirit will never be forgotten. She was truly a women of God. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Jesse & Lisa Gathewright
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Sis Benita was the most endearing Woman of God. It has been my pleasure to be in class with her and to see the passion her had for God and the people of God. Sis Benita was a soul winner for Christ and has led many to receive salvation. I will miss her smile but I will always remember her sweet spirit even during her tests and trails she was steadfast in her faith to God. Sis Benita was truly salt and light. Praying for your strength in the Lord. Love Gloria McMillan
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To the my family you have my condolences. Benita (Van) was what I called her, was one of the sweetest, most loving people I know. I am so grateful for our recent conversations and FaceTiming moments. I will forever treasure our times together as youth until adulthood. Van had such a beautiful way about her. She was graceful. I will miss her so much my cousin, my friend, my classmate. Love Kendra
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Sis Benita will always be remembered as a faithful, soft-spoken, gentle-hearted, woman of God who loves the Lord, love people and was a witness for the Lord. She will truly be missed. Our condolences and prayers to the family. May God comfort you during this difficult time and in the future. Pratt and Irene Baisden
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We knew Vandora as a beautiful little girl who blessed the Ratliff, Dixon, and Leak family when she came to live with our Aunt Mary and Aunt Frances. We watched Van grow into a beautiful, loving, and caring young woman who loved God family, and everyone she encountered. We will miss her calls, prayers, and, especially her proclaimimg God's love We know she is now present with the Lord. Josephine Harris and Leak/Dixon Family
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Love and Faith Christian Fellowship was blessed to have Sister Hunter as one of its greatest Evangelism Leaders ever. It was my privilege to have served with her and she did it well...we extend our heart felt condolences to the family and friends. God bless Associate Pastor L&FCF Leonard A. Miller
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Always will remember her smile and how nice she was. Praying that God will comfort the family, uplift your spirit and carry you through this time of sadness. Johnny & Galetha Pratt, Morven NC
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Benita grew up in Anson County. I knew her from a child to her adult life. She always had such a sweet, humble spirit. May God's comfort be your. Lillie Mae Wall & Children, Morven, NC
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To the Family, remembering you in prayer, in time like these, there is so much we don't understand, all we can do is hold on to the one who does. Nothing can ever separate us from his love. Roman 8:38. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Morven NC
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I remember meeting Benita Hunter at a speaking group. She was a gifted speaker and the light of Christ poured from her life. She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus whom she loved and served so well. Rest well my dear sister in Christ and I will see you again
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To the Family of Sister Benita Hunter, We would like to take the time to give you our sincere condolences and let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sister Benita was such a kindhearted and humble Woman of God. We got to know her as our Team Captain for the Witness Ministry, she had a love for winning souls and we had the opportunity to go out into the neighborhoods and serve alongside her. She would always ask us to be on her team and it was an honor and a pleasure to do so because she had such a sweet and humble personality we could not resist. During our walks in the neighborhoods, she would always make sure we were well taken care of, she loved people and loved serving them and we were so glad we had the opportunity to meet and serve with her. She will be greatly missed!!! Sister Benita, Rest Peacefully. Sincerely, Dennis & Pam Covington
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To the family of Sister Benita Hunter. I know this is a very difficult time for you all. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to comfort you. Love and prayers, Sonya Noble and family
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I'll miss your sweet smile & hugs & loving sweet voice! I'll see you again my faithful sister - I'll forever share the wisdom, knowledge, inspiration, peace & patience that you shared with me throughout the years! Anitra Simpson (Love & Faith Christian Fellowship)
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Thoughts & prayers for all the family. I was graciously blessed to know this precious sister in Christ through our mutual participation of Carolina Christian Toastmasters. She was a hard worker with never a complaint or negative word! She always had a sweet spirit that only testified of her constant relationship with our Lord! She will be missed!
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Condolences to the Family of Benita Hunter. Joseph and I had the pleasure of meeting such a Beautiful Soul. She was certainly a Woman of God and a Woman after God's Heart. She will be greatly missed at church, the Nursing Homes especially at Piney Grove where she would always come to join in Worship with us in Kernersville. Prayers for the entire family. "Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Sister Hunter!!" Joseph and Portia Reed
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Benita was truly a God fearing woman.She exhibited Godly character in every thing she did. Her beautiful smile and kind personality will always be remembered. She was a true blessing. May God continue to comfort the family and give you peace in knowing Benita is now with the Lord. (MAG Hall)
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I'm glad that I had the opportunity to work with Benita at Social Services. May God be with the family as they think about the good times with Benita as I will. You have my sincere condolences. Benita is still smiling in the presents of Jesus. Helen Quick-Brooks.
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Van, I'm going to miss your smiling face tremendously! Your kind spirit will always be remembered! When I last saw you at the Tyson's family reunion in 2019, we had so much fun and I can just see you modeling your outfit during our "Fashion Attire". Now I can say you are smiling even brighter now that the suffering and pains are gone. Rest easy my cousin and I will see you again. I'm praying for the family that God gives you peace and comfort during this time. Margaret L. Miller
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To the Family of our dear Sister and Friend, Sis. Benita Hunter "EARTH HATH NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL." Our prayers are with you, Bro Jim & Sis Mae Murray Love & Faith Christian Fellowship Church Greensboro, NC
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To the family of Benita Hunter .. Benita will truly be missed . We have a lost but God has a Win . Benita touched so many people hearts . We can no longer see her ,but we can feel her near. She are hidden in our hearts. The memories of Benita , a faithful servant of God , loved to witness, and a Woman of God who was always ready to learn more and more about our Almighty God. I will truly miss her smiling face in our Bible College classes and going out to witness . Every time I put on my " How can I pray for you " button and T-shirt I will think of Benita . I will remember her kindness, prayers and the love she exchanged to me and to others . Benita Hunter your spirit lives on ....we will see you again in your glorified magnified body .. Rest on Benita .. Rest on 🙏🏾💕💕 Tandra Chandler
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I was blessed to meet Benita at Bennett College's Barge Hall. She was timid . However, the smile spoke volumes . Prayers of comfort and healing to the family 🕊🕊🕊
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To the family of My dear sister and friend Bonita, my Prayers are with you today and always. Having known Bonita over 35 years I know she was a woman of God, she loved the lord and did not hesitate to make it know to those that shared that journey with her. Sh3 always had time for the Lord and she took time to be there for her family and friends to help in anyway she could. Her walk was mighty and strong, her memories are lasting and Bonita your love will never be forgotten . Your sister in Christ Glenoria Thompson
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With Heartfelt condolences to the family, Sister Benita always had a gentle and loving spirit. The Witnessing Ministry has lost a True Servant who had an Amazing Zeal for the things of God! Well Done My Sister, Bro. Rob Howell
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Benita a beautiful person that will be missed greatly. I thank God that I had the pleasure to work with her at DSS. Denise Hayes
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Sending prayers and deepest condolences to the family of my high school classmate, Benita Hunter. I will always remember Benita's warm and beautiful smile and sweet spirit. Bowman HS Class of '79 -Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. Houston, Texas
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To the Family: Please know that I along with Benita's Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Family in Morven, NC are here for you and will continually keep you in our prayers. We will always remember "Van" as our "shining star." Her presence lit up the room anytime she was around. Benita: We know that "to be absent from the Body is to be Present with the Lord." You go and "Walk Around Heaven All Day." - Pastor Pride
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Always will remember her smile and how nice she always was.I ran into her a couple of times after high school we talked and caught up about our lives.A GREAT CLASSMATE AND EVEN BETTER PERSON..BOWMAN HIGH SCHOOL C/O 1979💙🧡
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Our prayers and thoughts are with Sister Benita's Family during this time of bereavement. We know she will be miss dearly. We will surely miss her faithful dedication at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship. Love, Mr. and Mrs. Allen L. Davis
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My sincere condolences goes out to Benita family. To know Benita was to love her. A KIND, LOVING & GENTLE SOUL, who was always willing to give a helping hand where ever needed, her Loving smile and soft spoken voice will be MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HER. It was a pleasure being a classmate to such a precious soul. Sleep on my Beautiful friend, take your rest. We Love you , but God Loved you BEST. ANTONIA HENRY DEAN "PENNY" CLASS OF 1979.
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My sincere condolences goes out to Benita family. To know Benita was to love her. A KIND, LOVING & GENTLE SOUL, who was always willing to give a helping hand where ever needed, her Loving smile and soft spoken voice will be MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HER. It was a pleasure being a classmate to such a precious soul. Sleep on my Beautiful friend, take your rest. We Love you , but God Loved you BEST. ANTONIA HENRY DEAN "PENNY" CLASS OF 1979.
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We will sincerely miss Sister Benita. Please accept our condolence. May God continue to bless and keep her family during this time.
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The woman I got to know Bonita was truly a woman of God she showed real love and compassion with Assurance of God's moving power to do what she believed the lord gave her such strength to do a woman of Integrity didn't let anything stop her. Truly Bonita was a woman after God's Own Heart Proverbs 11:30 she that winneth Souls is wise and truly she was a wise servant for the Lord. The Family are in my prayers for strength,comfort,peace. Love, Brenda Dorsett-
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My sincere thoughts and prayers to the family of Sister Benita. Sister Benita lived her life as if she knew a secret about the length and breadth of her that no one else knew. Her witnessing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the stranger was fierce! I have learned so much from her and will miss her tremendously! But I will see you again Sister Benita when we sing around God's throne! Aurora Turner
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My sincere thoughts and prayers to the family of Sister Benita. Sister Benita lived her life as if she knew a secret about the length and breadth of her that no one else knew. Her witnessing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the stranger was fierce! I have learned so much from her and will miss her tremendously! But I will see you again Sister Benita when we sing around God's throne!
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My sincere condolences to the family. It has truly been a pleasure to know Sister Benita. She had a heart to share the love and salvation of Jesus with so many. I was blessed to serve with her in ministry and learned a great deal from her. May you all find comfort in trusting she is with our Heavenly Father and that we shall see her again. With love, care, and prayers of comfort, Frankie Cathcart
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Benita Hunter was a member of our Carolina Christian Toastmasters. Benita always came in with a spirit of Joy and Thankfulness. She always attributed this joy to her relationship with Christ. Benita had the gift of encouragement and always made it priority to invest in others. The Carolina Christian Toastmasters will miss Benita! We are thankful Benita rest peacefully with her Lord Jesus Christ. Charles Rakestraw President, CCT
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You took His yoke upon yourself and learned from Him, for He is gentle and humble in heart, and you have found rest for your soul. Poetry Ministry Melba EldridgeLewis
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Benita and I grew up together in Anson County. She always had such a sweet, humble spirit. Death is not the end for she died in Christ. May the life she lived speak for her. Jeanette Sturdivant, Greensboro, NC
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My sincere condolences to the family. Benita had a beautiful personality and she will be missed. May God comfort you all at this time. Brenda Keith
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My sincere condolences to the family. She had a beautiful personality and she will be missed. Praying that God will give you strength and comfort you at this time. Brenda Keith
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My sincere condolences to the family. She had a beautiful personality at all times and she will be missed. My God give you all strength and comfort at this time. Brenda Keith
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Sister Benita Thank You For Allowing Me To Work With You In The Witnessing Ministry. You Are Truly Going To Be Missed. I Will Never Forget The Love You Showed Me As A True Servant OF The LORD.Rest In Peace.Love Sister Barbara Williams.
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Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5-4 Classmate you will be missed. Bonita Sturdivant & Family
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Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5-4 Classmate l will truly miss you. Family you will be in my prayers. Bonita Sturdivant & Family
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My Dear Sweet Benita, I still can't believe you're gone. I keep thinking about our late night talks and prayer sessions we'd have, and our Saturday outings. You always encouraged and supported me in so many ways. I'm so thankful that I got to tell you constantly what a beautiful person you were, and what you meant to me and my family. I will always cherish our friendship and remember you as one of my true Sisters in Christ. You earned your wings my sister! With Forever Love Sis Lois Carter
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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