Barbara Kelly Hunt

HUNT, Barbara Ann Kelly of Nashville, TN died peacefully on June 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma Louise Kelly and James P. Kelly. Devoted wife to Donald Austin Hunt, Sr.; loving mother of Austin, Scott (Patricia), Kelly and Britt (Wendy); extraordinary grandmother to Miller, Robinson, Britt, Bailey, Tessa, Ava, and Stella. She is also survived by her brother Jimmy Kelly (Ruth) and sisters Peggy Hiller (Danny), Linda Myatt (John) and Shirley Johnson (Bob). She was a graduate of St. Bernard High School. After attending Webster College in St. Louis she married the love of her life, Don. During their 57-years of marriage they lovingly raised their four children and celebrated the blessing of seven grandchildren. She was an active member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Cursillo and a founding member of Smokers Anonymous in Nashville. She served the Catholic community for many years through her work at St. Mary’s Bookstore. She had a passion for supporting and helping others in need. Her devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Rosary inspired all who knew her. She enjoyed traveling to new places, reading, porch sitting and watching football. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Services will be at St. Henry’s Catholic Church with visitation on Tuesday from 4 to 7, with a Rosary Service at 6: 30 and Wednesday from 10 to 11, with a celebration of life mass at 11. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Hope Clinic for Women or St. Henry Catholic Church.