Patty HunterPublished in Charlotte Observer on Oct. 23, 2013
Patty Hunter CHARLOTTE - Patty (Patricia) Anne Hunter passed from this life to the next October 19, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Today she is free from pain and illness. She is beautiful again and everything makes perfect sense. Patty was born February 25, 1952 in Houston, Texas and moved to Charlotte with her family in the 1960's. She graduated from Myers Park High School and later from Kings College with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration. Ms. Hunter was employed by Wells Fargo for over 20 years. Patty was a loving mother, sister and friend. Everyone who knew her remembers her creativity, quick wit and funny nature. She will be greatly missed. Patty was a talented artist, seamstress, scrap booker and quilter with a huge stash of fabric and craft supplies to prove it. Patty won many ribbons for her quilts. A truly crafty person, she was always working on several projects at the same time. She never met a craft she didn't like. Patty leaves behind a daughter Elizabeth Dor Brown, a son-in-law Jim Brown, two grandchildren, Riley and Jack. She also leaves behind two sisters Maureen Hunter, Karen Hunter Ponischil, a brother-in-law Mark Ponischil, a niece Megan Hunter and many friends. Today, Patty is with her brother Gary, her parents, Jack and Margaret Hunter and the rest of the family who have gone before her. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM followed by a Rosary service at 6:30pm at Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203. A funeral mass will be held for Patty at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, October 26, 2013 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road E., Fort Mill, SC 29715, with Father Paul Gary as Celebrant. In honor of Patty's memory, the family requests that all in attendance for her services wear bright colors. . The family of Ms. Hunter would like to thank Dr. Lorri Ayers and The Wayne T Patrick Hospice House and Hospice and Community Care of York County for their kindness and support during her courageous battle. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements in care of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service; Please share condolences online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com
Josephine "Jo" Earnhardt (Kosciusko)
I'm so saddened to learn of Patty's passing. I worked part-time at The Manor Theatre with her my senior year. She handled the concession stand with me. Each evening, she would tally the statement and present it to the Manager whom we thought of so highly. Tommy Cunningham also worked there and handled just about everything. He was also a professional movie critic--saw everything around town. God Bless and Godspeed and thanks for the memories to everyone who worked there from '69 to 1970!.
Josephine Earnhardt Kosciusko