Edna Hunter Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Edna Hunter

Mrs. Edna Hunter, 81, of Chicago, IL passed Friday, February 10, 2023 in Chicago, IL.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. John A.M.E Church, 944 Highway 165, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Rev. Samuel Smith, pastor, officiating and Presiding Elder Johnny Rutledge, eulogist. Burial to follow in church cemetery. Visitation is Friday, February 24, 2023 from 12-5 p.m. EST.

Edna Parker was born May 23, 1941 in Phenix City, AL. She was the daughter of the late Ervie Parker and Ruthie Parker.

Edna was a graduate of Mother Mary Mission Catholic School in Phenix City, AL.

Edna married Johnny Fred Hunter in 1959. In 1961, they moved to Chicago, IL where they flourished while building their lives and raising their family. To this union three children were born.

Edna retired from the University of Chicago’s High Energy Physics Department after 25 years of service.

Edna was a member of New Faith Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member and served as President of the Choir.

She was affectionately known for her loving and welcoming spirit. She enjoyed gardening, shopping and traveling.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Ervie Parker, Jr., Edward Parker and Randy Parker, and her bonus daughter, Shelia Mitchell Vasquar.

Edna leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted husband, Johnny Fred Hunter, Sr.; three sons, Johnny Fred Hunter, Jr., Marcus Hunter and Eric Hunter, Sr.; a bonus daughter, Jackie Lewis; four brothers, Walter Parker, Harold Parker, Cordell Parker, and Ronnie Parker; sister, Yvonne Parker; 13 grandchildren, Jazzmine Hunter, Eric Hunter, Jr., Charron Davis, Detrick McClain, Johnny Applewhite, Ethan Hunter, Dalicia McCoy, Tim Mahone, Brandon Mahone and Ikyll Frazier; one great granddaughter, Nevaeh McClain and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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Miss You Ms.Edna ❤️ Luv you always- 😘 Sandi /Veronica /HAIRSTYLE ...

A special woman and mentor to me. Rest well! Dr. Heidi Ellis

May the entire family be the beneficiaries of God's Blessings. Robert Cooksey, Los Angeles, CA

Johnny, I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Cousin Edna. May the family be beneficiaries of God's Blessings. Robert Cooksey, Los Angeles, Ca

Sleep In Paradise with the the Heavenly Dove's Enda you will be miss 💗 Elaine James

Sleep in Paradise With the Heavenly Dove's🌸🌸🌸🌸🌹

To my daddy and brothers sending you 🙏🙏🙏 and ❤ on the passing of your Wife and Mother may god continue to keep his arm around you Love you all Elaine 💙💙💙

To my Dad and my brothers, my bonus Mom will be truly missed. I pray God will hold us all in the hollow of His hands. I love you all. Your daughter and sister Jackie

To my Dad and my brothers, I am deeply saddened by the loss of my bonus Mom. I pray that God will hold us all in the hollow of His hands. I love you all and Mom will truly be missed. Your daughter and sister Jackie

To: "Coop, Goldbug, Mark and Todd, Please know that our hearts go out to you all. We loved Enda sooo much. She will be missed. We will always love you all very much. All our Love: The Patterson Family-(Muttie & Joyce)

To Yvonne: I am sincerely saddened by the loss of Enda. She was my "Sister as well. Be strong and just know that "GOD" has you wrapped in his arms. He will heal your broken heart. I Love Ya!! Call me anytime. I am always here for you. "GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!"d

To "Coop", "Buggy", Mark & Todd, "Bean" was like a mother to me every since my mother passed; and I know how close our parents were. Therefore, my family and I share in this deep loss with you all. Love to you all, Reginald, Deneen & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, Alabama.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Aunt Edna. She will be greatly missed. ♥️

We share our condolences with Mr. Johnny Fred Hunter and the entire family.
Sincerly, Shonette Curtis- Hill & family Fort Worth, Texas

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