Joan Marie (Gordon) Hunt, 87, of Galesburg, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at home surrounded by family.
She was born September 25, 1932, at home in North Henderson, the daughter of George and Cecil (Bair) Gordon. She married Robert Charles Hunt on April 7, 1951.
She is survived by her husband of over 69 years, Bob; two sons, Michael (Cris) Hunt of Galesburg and John (Mary Ann) Hunt of Libertyville; five grandchildren, Kim (Matt) McNeil of Hernando, Mississippi, Kraig (Alyssa) Hunt of Elk Grove Village, Eric (Britany) Hunt of Lincoln, Nebraska, Emily Matlock of Memphis, Tennessee, and Brandon Hunt of Chicago; four great grandchildren, Kendyl, Kaleb, Katlyn, and Ava; a sister, Barbara Roseberry of Galesburg; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and three brothers.
Joan attended school in North Henderson and graduated from Alexis High School in 1950. She had many different jobs during her life, but helping Bob on the farm was her dearest. Joan volunteered with Community Hospice for 18 years. She was a member of North Henderson United Methodist Church, where she served as a lay speaker. She and Bob were 41-year members of Choral Dynamics. She was a member of Chapter G PEO. Joan enjoyed every day of her life and was thankful for the many blessings of family and friends that her Lord gave her.
Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Uddin officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in North Henderson. Due to guidelines associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, attendance limits, and facemasks will be required. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus or North Henderson United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
