HUNT, Opal Mae (Montgomery) Hunt, 87, joyfully entered the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ Monday, February 20, 2006. Services will be held at OakCrest Funeral Home 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Texas at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006. Visitation at OakCrest Wednesday, February 22, 2006 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Opal Mae was born in Waco, Texas to Eben Montgomery, Sr, and Edna Thomas Montgomery on December 5, 1918. She was married June 9, 1939 to Ernest Maferd Hunt of Waco who predeceased her after 58 years of marriage. They resided in Houston, Texas since 1955.
Opal Mae was lovingly known as "Mimi" to her grandchildren and family. She is survived by her daughter Vickie Lynn Hunt of Houston, granddaughter Cindy Lynn Turner and husband Steve Turner of Folsom, La. And grandson William Craig Noonan of Houston; also great grandchildren Micah James Turner, Ethan John Turner, and Sophia Joy Turner; sister Maybelle Montgomery Fletcher and husband James Lawrence Fletcher of Houston; sister-in-law Bobbie McKethan of Waco, along with many beloved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers Craig Noonan, Steve Turner, Mark McKethan, David Fletcher, Patrick Hayden, Ben Wood, Carl Montgomery, Jr. and Curtis Cannon.
Opal Mae graduated from Waco High School and attended Baylor University. She taught Sunday School at Speegleville Baptist Church for many years and she and Ernest were charter members of Sharpstown Baptist Church in Houston where he was Organist. She was employed for 23 years by Foleys.
Our "Mimi" was an avid gardener enjoying the beautiful flowers and feeding the birds and squirrels. She loved hosting Sunday night family socials and cooking her carrots and green beans that even the children loved. She always put her family as her number one priority. She loved the Lord, reading the book of Psalms and playing with her kitties Cappuccino, Big Boy, Persia and Calypso. She especially enjoyed listening to Ernie, her true love, play hours of music. We will always remember our lovebirds, Mimi and Ernie, kissing and holding hands (and now again!) - thanks for such a beautiful legacy. Chocolate sandwiches now being served in Heaven!