Willie Hunt

Passed 09/15/2021

Obituary For Willie Hunt

Mrs. Willie Bell Boykins Hunt departed this life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at home. She was born on August 17, 1934 in Cleveland County, North Carolina to the late Willie and Leonia Bowden Boykins.

Willie Bell was a faithful member of Golden Ridge Baptist Church in Shelby, North Carolina where she served as a Deaconess, Missionary, Pastor’s Aide and a former member of the Woods Chorus. She loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved taking care of others and was known for her fried apple pies especially for family gatherings. She retired from the Cleveland County School System.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Hunt; one son, Tommy Surratt; one brother, Albert Lee Boykins; two sisters, Hettie Jean Culbreath and Joyce Hall and two step-sons Steven Dixon and Patrick Hunt.

She leaves to cherish fond memories, one son, ZJ Surratt of the home; four sisters, Lena Mae Glenn, Ruth Brooks, Cynthia McShaw (Floyd) and Brenda Glenn (Joe) all of Shelby, NC; one brother in law, Pink Lee Hunt, Jr. (Pearline) and one sister in law, Maggree Hunt of Shelby, NC; two step sons, Derrick Hunt of Washington, DC and Matrick Hunt (Sharon) of Shelby, NC; seven grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren and forty-five great-great grandchildren; a special granddaughter, Mary Jennings, a special niece, Penny Hicks-House of Charlotte, NC; special cousin, Ella Mae Watson of Shelby and a special friend, Ms. Pearl Strong. She raised two children that she called her own, Barry Taylor (Vicki) of Darlington, SC and Terry Luckadoo of Shelby, NC. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special thank you to Hospice, Pallative Care and Kindred at Home for their unswerving service.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hunt will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Golden Ridge Baptist Church. The service will be livestreamed on FaceBook starting at 3:45 PM. The family will receive friends from 3:30 PM until 4:00 PM at the church. Burial will take place at Church Cemetery.



Guest Book

I will always hold her close to my heart, so many memories I have and will always cherish. I love you and everything you did for me, I know without a doubt in my mind you are dancing on those streets of gold... Prayers for the family and may God wrap his loving arms around you Terri & David Luckadoo

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I will always hold her close to my heart, so many memories I have and will always cherish. I love you and everything you did for me, I know without a doubt in my mind you are dancing on those streets of gold... Prayers for the family and may God wrap his loving arms around you

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I'll never be able to thank this wonderful woman enough for the things she did for me. God Bless You. Barry and Vicki Taylor

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To the Hunt and Boykins family you have my great sympathy.i know this is an empty nest from.your family and everydsy she will be in your thoughts but look up to heaven and say she is in a better place no more pain,suffering,doctors and medicine. RIP Mrs.Willie Bell for we love you but god love you best.Mary Dorsey Sims family.

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May God continously uplift the Boykins and Hunt family during this most difficult time. Auntie fought a good fight and Good needed her more. Yes, we are going to miss her immensely, but knowing that she is resting in the arms of the Lord brings comfort. Love ya,Love ya❤❤❤🙏

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I send my condolence to the family of Willie Bell Boykins Hunt. And I leave this pray with you GOD be with this family in they time of loss cover them with your great wings of love give their weary hearts rest and their minds sound sleep Lord lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity and be comforted by the promise of heaven Amen with love from Virginia Woods LaBorn

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Miss. Willie Bell was a sweet lady. We pray God's love comfort you all. The Laborn Family

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May God Bless my Auntie she fought a good fight!!! RIP!!!🙏🌹🙏Auntie we Love You, but God Love you more. Until we meet again. Hug & Kiss the others Family members for me.😘♥️♥️

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