Hunter, Lula Mae Spratling

  • Monday, June 18, 2018
Lula Hunter
Lula Hunter

Lula Mae Spratling Hunter departed this earthly life on June 15, 2018, in a local health care facility. 

She was born July 4, 1929, to the late Willie B. Hines Jones and Willie Kimble.

Lula was a member of the 1946 graduating class of Howard High School and was previously employed with Erlanger Hospital, Hinkle Photography Studio, and with Mr. and Mrs. Sam I. Yarnell for many years.  She was a faithful member of Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board for many years until overcome by illness.

Lula was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Nathaniel Hunter, Sr; son, Tony Hunter; stepdaughter, Willie A. Robinson; sisters, Mattie Pearl Dunham, Charlie Mae Neely, and Marion Overall.

Those left to cherish her precious memories are her daughter, Rosemary Hunter Armour, Decatur Ga.; sons, Nathaniel (Karen) Hunter, Jr., Boise, Idaho, Larry V. Hunter and David A. Hunter, both of Chattanooga; twelve grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The body will lie in state from 10 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, June 20, at the funeral home. 

A graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.


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