Nancy C. Hunter, 83, passed away on March 24, 2025 at her home with her loving family at her side.
Nancy Carol Bookout was born on August 28, 1941, in Fort Wayne. She was a treasured daughter of Herb and Juanita Weaver Bookout Fultz.
As a homemaker, Nancy Carol cherished the time with her family. She was a seamstress at Topp’s Manufacturing of Rochester for a number of years. She enjoyed swimming and often visited the pool at least three times a week. Playing euchre and pinochle was a great way to keep in touch with her friends.
Nancy Carol and Russell Dean Hunter were married on October 12, 1957, in the Rochester Evangelical United Brethren Church. They shared 66 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, Dean passed away on February 29, 2024. From their union came four wonderful children: Danette, Ranette, Jerry Dean and Angela. The family tree continued to grow with the blessings of four more generations.
The Hunter’s have made homes in Houston, TX, Orlando FL, Jensen Beach, FL and Fulton County prior to retiring in Stuart, FL. They have enjoyed the adventures of traveling to several countries including, Canada, the Panama Canal, France, Spain and Italy. They also enjoyed domestic travel to Alaska and Hawaii.
Left to cherish the memories of Nancy are four children: Danette Holloway and husband Mark of Palm City, FL, Ranette Lugo and husband Louis of Cookeville, TN, J.D. Hunter of Geneva, FL, Angie Hill and husband David of Richmond, VA; seven grandchildren: Brooke Holloway, Mark Holloway, Derrick Holloway, Kyle Schnitz, Kayla Cook, Bryan Cole Hunter, Zachary Russell Hill; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Janet Myers; a brother, Guy Bookout, both of Fort Wayne; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Nancy in death are her parents; husband; two sisters: Mary Catherine Fultz, Phyllis Jontz; and brother Daniel Herbert Fultz.
A celebration of the lives of Nancy Carol and Russell Dean Hunter will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 28, 2025, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
