Freda M. Hunt

Freda Mae (Snyder) Hunt passed into the arms of Jesus and entered into eternal rest at Camden Clark Medical Center on the evening of November 4, 2022, 17 days after suffering a massive stroke. She was 88 years old, and a resident of North Parkersburg.

Born on the family farm at Gandeeville, Roane County, WV, on February 4, 1934, the 4th of ten children born to Hoyt and Gatha (Gandee) Snyder. Growing up, she attended the Methodist Church. She left the farm at a young age to pursue life on her own in Parkersburg. She worked for a time at Lockhart Nursery as a housekeeper and child care giver to the Lockhart Family. Later, she found employment at Corning Glass, where she spent the remainder of her working years having retired in 1988.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Charles Russell Hunt, whom she married on July 13, 1970; one brother, Harry B. (Joann) Snyder, of Washington, WV; two sisters, Janet (Mike) Holden, of Churchtown, OH, and Dorothy Davis, of Saint Albans, WV; one brother-in-law, John (Barbara) Hunt; nieces and nephews, Frank, David, and Billy Walker, Jeri Lynn Burns, Charles and Joseph Holden, Susan Snyder Murray, Sarah Snyder Bibbee, Betty Ray Strickland, Sherry Ray Cavender, Ella Goff Reed, Katrina Ray Godby, Mark and Charles Ray, Sharon Snyder Withrow, Brenda Snyder Allen, Roger, Lisa and Roy Davis; and a host of great and great-great nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Earl, Ernest, and Bill; sisters, Cora Elizabeth, Mary Cogar, and Gladys Walker; two sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; two nieces; and a great nephew.

The family wishes to thank the staff of CCMH 5 North, the Pallative Care Team, Freda and Russ’s neighbors, Rich and Allisson Wright, for all the care and help they have so graciously extended anytime help was needed. They are true friends and wonderful neighbors. And, especially Amedisys Hospice for their gentle, compassionate care both of Freda and the family, and for gently guiding us through this difficult journey. God bless you all and the work you do.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., with entombment to follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.