Dorothy Hunt

Dorothy Davis Hunt, 90, of Huntington died Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 after a brief illness. Dot, as she was known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Huntington. She was born Sept. 21, 1918 to the late Denver Charles and Thelma Ida Davis. She attended Huntington High School and graduated from Marshall University. She taught at Poca High School and was office manager of Tri-State Appliance. She was a lifelong member of Highlawn United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the Mary Martha Circle. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Dot was well known for her devotion to family, outgoing personality and charming wit. She was an avid bridge player, bowler and fan of the Thundering Herd.  She was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Richmond Thomas "Bill" Hunt; her first husband, Staff Sgt. William Rogers; sister Doris Davis and brother, Denver Charles "Chuck" Davis.  Survivors include two daughters, Sally (James) Bintz of Flossmoor, Ill; Amy (Joel) Provano of Marietta, GA; a sister, Margaret King of Olympia Fields, Ill.; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Davis; four grandchildren, Meredith Czaplewski, Caroline Bintz, Samuel Provano and Claire Provano; and a grandson-in-law, Jeff Czaplewski.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Highlawn United Methodist Church, 225 28th Street Huntington, WV  25702. Funeral services will be held on Saturday Dec. 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Keith Leap officiating. Private burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after 10:00 AM on Saturday.

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