Obituary

Phyllis Henderson Hunter, age 64, of Jasper, Florida passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA following a brief illness. Ms. Hunter was born in Valdosta, Georgia on October 27, 1949 to Raymon and Martha Ruth Gibbs Henderson. She was educated in the Hamilton County School System and went on to complete her education at Valdosta State University with a Masters Degree in Special Education. She was driven by her passion to provide an opportunity for the children of Hamilton County to get a good education. She had a lengthy career in education and dedicated herself to her many students over a span of 37 years. Phyllis was a member at First Baptist Church in Jasper, Florida. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymon Henderson.

Survivors include one son, David Hunter and his wife Tracy of Jasper, FL.; her mother, Martha Ruth Henderson, Jasper, FL.; two brothers, Frank Henderson (Penny), Jasper, FL. and Jeff Henderson (Shelby), Gray, GA.; three sisters, Clara Floyd (Charlie), Cherry Lake, FL., Frances Goldberg (Rob) Seattle, WA., Mary Brisbane, Jasper, FL.; two grandchildren, Anna Hunter and Mary-Claire Hunter, both of Jasper, FL.; several nieces and nephews also survive.


Memorial services were held Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home with Mr. Johnny Bullard officiating. Her sister Clara Floyd gave the eulogy.


Memorial contributions may be made to Greenwood School, 5683 US Hwy 129 South Suite 1, Jasper, FL. 32052 (IMO-Phyllis Hunter).
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