Wilma J. Hunt, 83, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Waldron Health Care.

Born March 13, 1939, in Connersville, she was the daughter of Raymond Dance and Pauline (Rowlett) Dance. She married Paul Hunt in 1956 and he preceded her. 

Survivors include children- Sherry Tucker of New Castle, Tim Hunt of Phoenix, AZ, Paula Hill of Geneva, Tony Hunt (Tok) of Missouri, Kenny Hunt (Patty) of Shelbyville, Ted Hunt of Shelbyville; 2 sisters- Edna Cox of Centerville, Rose Dance Lee of New Castle; brother- Joe Dance (Coty) of Cincinnati; 8 grandchildren, and  18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, daughter Barbara Hunt, brother Raymond Floyd Dance and grandson Jason Hill. 

Mrs. Hunt lived most of her lifetime in  this area and attended Milton High School. She had been  a professional cook for several restaurants including Holiday Inn, Lucky 7 Cafe, and the Chapparel Cafe. Wilma was  a member of Southside Church of Christ and after moving from New Castle she was a foster grandparent for several years.  Wilma enjoyed being a foster grandparent, attending garage sales, and playing Bingo.

Graveside services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, October 22, 2022 at South Mound Cemetery West Lawn in New Castle with Pastor Pat McDaniel officiating.

Sproles Family Funeral Home of New Castle is handling the burial arrangements. 

Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home is handling the local arrangements.

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