Mrs. Dorothy Hunter

A celebration of life service for Dorothy Crow Hunter, 90, of Henderson, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Crawford Crim Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Debra Tipps, of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Honorary pallbearers are members of her PALS Sunday school class. Visitation is at 10:00 A.M. followed by the service. Burial is at Maple Grove Cemetery in Minden. Dorothy was born March 16, 1925 in Minden, Texas to Wendell B. and Hazel George Crow. Grandparents were James Calvin George and Emma Pinkerton George and John S. and Lucinda A. Bradley Crow. She attended Minden High School, graduating as Salutatorian of her class in 1942. She attended McNee School of Business in Henderson and while still a student went to work in 1943 for the Henderson Chamber of Commerce located in the old Randolph Hotel. That job became a full time position and 49.5 years later she retired as manager of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. The last 18 years, she served as manager of the Chamber. Dorothy and O’Dell Hunter were married in 1954 and until his death in 1980. Dear to her heart was her church family at First United Methodist and her supportive PALS Sunday school class. She was a member of many professional organizations and was vice-president of the East Texas Chamber Managers and Secretary Association and later served as president of the Managers Association. She was an active member of the Rusk County Historical Association, serving as secretary-treasurer for 10 years. She was secretary to the Maple Grove Cemetery Association. Dorothy was recipient of many awards during the years. In 1968, she was named Secretary of the Year, and in 1975-76 recognized for her leadership as president of the Chamber of Commerce by the Chamber managers and secretaries Association of East Texas. In 1992 she was given life membership by the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Association. She served with honor and distinction and showed limitless foresight and faithful devotion. She was recognized by the East Texas Tourism Association for her professionalism and her long and dedicated efforts in promoting tourism in East Texas. Even after retirement, she continued to work for the betterment of the community. Survivors include cousins Rand and Susan Falbaum and family, Dr. John George and family, Mary Beth Holmes and sons John and Frank Willis, and a host of friends. A loved caregiver and friend, Beverly Johnson, Katrina Robinson, Gracie Brisco, Shalonda Rose, Sherry Johnson, and Rosiland Glasper. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 204 N. Marshall, Henderson, Tx 75652, or to the Maple Grove Cemetery Association, PO Box 126, Minden, TX, 75680.

Mrs. Dorothy Hunter

March 16, 1925 - March 5, 2016