Service Details
Funeral: Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:00am
Visitation: Saturday, March 14, 2020 9:00 – 11:00am
Location: St. Paul Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., Racine, WI
Friday Evening Visitation:March 13, 2020 4:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI
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The family of Mother Louise Hunter has requested that ALL donations for her funeral expenses be made directly to Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd. or you may call 262-552-9000 during the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Please contact Leslie Barry-Scales Funeral Director for any further information. leslie@dlfh.net or 262-321-7516
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Racine – Louise Hunter, 85, was born June 14, 1934 to the union of Andrew and Carrie (nee: Peaches) Strong in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Louise received her formal education from Balmer High in Vicksburg, MS. Louise, received the Lord as her personal savior 55 years ago during a Holy Ghost filled service in North Carolina. Upon relocating to Wisconsin, she served on the mother board under the leadership of the late Pastor Prentiss Robbins Sr. at the Rose of Sharon Church until the Lord provided her with her own mission and vision – Love & Charity. Mother Hunter as she was affectionately called, embodied the scripture Matthew 25:40 “Truly I tell you whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” not only did she say she was feeding Jesus, she did it, and she meant it naturally and spiritually! With a servant’s heart she served the least to the greatest up until she was physically unable to do so.
In 1955 Louise was joined in marriage to James Hunter Sr. the love of her life and that union was blessed with 21 children. In her youth she helped to support her family working as a chef in various restaurants and the Lord used those skills and talents to bless the multitudes by her hands. She has cooked for the entire community of Racine. Every morning she served a hot breakfast in the kitchen of Love and Charity Mission that was founded to help those who were less fortunate. Each holiday she prepared complete holiday dinners for the homeless as if she was cooking for her own family and she joyfully served them. For those that chose to dine at home she provided them the food to prepare; they entered the mission doors empty handed and they left with boxes filled with food, toys for their children, clothing, and basic household essentials. Although, it was important for Mother Hunter to feed and shelter those who lacked; nothing was more important than feeding them spiritually. She would hold weekly bible studies and worship services with the help of visiting Pastors and local volunteers from various churches within the community. Each and every opportunity Mother Hunter had to glorify God, to worship Him, to praise, and commune with Him she did so from the depths of her soul up until the moment she received eternal life on February 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Carrie Strong; her late husband James Hunter Sr.; siblings Hattie Price, Margaret Hunt, Jesse James, Joseph Holmes, and Andrew Strong; children Thomas Hunter and James Hunter Jr.
She leaves her beloved husband Eugene Milligan of Tennessee; 17 children Elizabeth (Benny) Brown of California, Selestine Jackson, Barbara Ann Strong, Mike Hunter, Greg (Roche) Hunter and Elsie Hunter all of Racine, WI, Doug (Loretta) Hunter, Jacqueline Hunter, Connie Hunter, Sonia Hunter, Timothy (Kim) Hunter and Lashonda Hunter of all Minnesota, Paul Hunter and Zollena Mallett of Texas. Bonnie Hunter of Florida, Larry Hunter Sr. of Tennessee and Patrick (Robin) Hunter of Georgia. She is the loved and adored grandmother of 67 grandchildren, 3 of which she raised as her own, Delray Hunter, Calaia Coleman, and Destiny Neeley and over 150 great-grandchildren She also leaves the last of her parent’s children, her sister Pastor Virginia Lackey to cherish many precious memories, as well as a host of nieces, other relatives and friends.
Woman of God, Take Your Rest!!
A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:00am at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the church from 9:00am until the time of service.
There will also be a Visitation on Friday, March 13, 2020, 4:00 – 7:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI.
Anonymous says
You have touched many lives in more ways than one truly a vessel of God may your spirit live on
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says
R. I. P.
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks and Family says
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother.
The Hicks Goldsmith Family
Cathanetia Riley says
So saddened by this Mrs.Hunter have help many including myself, I will always be grateful that you was my daughter’s grandmother you will be missed Tremendously by me Thank you for everything you have done for me and my family.R.I.P.
SPANN FAMILY says
My condolences to the family from the Delores and Cornelius Spann
The Moore Family says
Sending our sympathies and condolences to the Hunter family. May God continue to comfort and strengthen each of you. Ms. Hunter will be Miss by many.
Brenda L. Wilson says
Most beloved!
Ellis Family says
My condolences to you all…Prayers for strength during this time.
Evangelist Venice Bass says
It’s hard to believe a hard working women of God is gone I’m so grateful and thankful that God had you on that corner when it was my time to fine Jesus because the prayer warrior intercessor appraiser love for God’s people the lives on the inside of me is watching how you prayed and worship and praise God and fed God’s people thank you you would truly be missed ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰
Evangelist Venice Bass says
It’s hard to believe a hard working women of God is gone I’m so grateful and thankful that God had you on that corner when it was my time to fine Jesus because the prayer warrior intercessor a praiser love for God’s people that lives on the inside of me is watching how you prayed and worship and praise God and fed God’s people thank you you would truly be missed ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰
Nicole Braun says
It was a pleasure knowing you. You made a huge difference in this world. The world needs more people like you ❤️ RIP
Beavers and Baker Family N.C says
To my Family in Racine it saddens to hear that Mother Hunter passing.The Family in North Carolina sends our deepest condolences.Pray that God gives you the strength during this time.WeLoveYou
Michael A Bostic Sr says
Love u Mrs.Hunter I wiil
Always remember u and miss u dearly
PRINCESS TUNSTELL ( WELLS) says
SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM GREAT LADY.
Della Coleman says
My Auntie had a heart of gold she will truly be missed by many the Coleman family
Anonymous says
Sister Hunter was a great Woman of God nothing could shake her faith thank you Hunter family for sharing her with so many people
Anonymous says
My Condolences To The Hunter Family, God Bless Y’all Amen Ralph. and Arevelon Tunstell 🙏😇🙏
Wanda Collins Williams says
You will truly be missed but I will always remember the 💓 you have for my family rest in heaven my condolences
Joyce Shelton Smith, McDonough, GA. says
RIP mother Hunter you have saved plenty of lives. You were everybodies mom. Thanks for being such a beautiful angel. Praying for your family and loveones.
Lula Mahan says
To the Hunter Family my Condolences to you all she has touched many lives near and far I am grateful to say you were a friend of mine rest on my friend
Anonymous says
Our deepest condolences
From the Young family 🙏🏽 🙏🏽
Akili El-Amin Butler says
Rest Easy to a great woman who loved all! Thank you for all the good you done especially in the City of Racine! You will be truly missed! My condolences to the Hunter Family!
Christine Golden says
From our family to yours because of your Love ❤️ for all people and your Generosity you made a difference in so many peoples lives you’ll always be remembered and never forgotten RIH 🌹😇 Ms. Christine Golden and Family 🙏🏿
Lori Everton says
My prayers and condolences to the family.
Elonda Jones says
My condolences to the Hunter Family
Anonymous says
My condolences to the Hunter Family
Ottois Barry says
You will be missed by many,hopefully we will meet again
Norma Sanders and family says
I want to say to my family I’m so sorry or you’re not she was like a mother to me also when mines passed away she put me up on their wings and with talk to me and give me advice I would always love and remember her I just want her to do one thing for me tell Mama I said hello and I still love her
Sheila Grandy says
My condolences to your family and may God confort you all during this time,🙏🙏🙏
SHALONDA BELL says
FOREVER AND A DAY LOVED!
-CAROLYN BELL AND SHALONDA BELL aka LA-LA🙏🏾💔🌹
Anonymous says
Thank you for being a praying woman. You will be missed here in Racine.
Jeff Green says
R.I.H. R.I.P. Thank you from all the people you helped in Racine.
Bi. Kelvin and Debra Weatherspoon says
She labored hard to the best of her ability. Our sincerest condolences to the entire Hunter family.
Lillian Brown says
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Hunter Family.
Mother Hunter has touched the lives of many.
Ms Dorothy Bizzle says
My deepest condolences to you and family praying for strength an comfort Mrs Hunter was beautiful woman 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Anonymous says
GOD has a powerful angel in his mist ,. Thank you mother Hunter for the wisdom, you shared, condolences from the Young family
The Peet Family says
Friends and Family for many years. The Legacy you created will live on. Embrace the ones gone before you and feel the joy and peacefulness of your journey.
Deacon Hossie and Pamela King says
Our condolences to the Hunter family. Sister Hunter was very strong women and she will truly be missed. May your strength come from the Lord something she taught all of us. God bless.
Mary Helena says
A True Gift!
Terence Pearson says
Matthew 25:35-40 King James Version (KJV)
35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Mother Hunter LIVED these scriptures! Well done!
William Wilson and family says
Our condolences to her family. She will surely be missed by the Wilson family. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone that she could.
Vallie Rogers says
A wonderful woman who served the Racine community well.
Becky Bowen says
Mother Hunter was truly a wonderful person, always helping me out when I needed it. Rest in peace mother Hunter. God help the family get through this hard time.
Cay Hicks says
Rest on Greatest Mom❣
Tammi McCright says
You blessed many. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace❤️