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Marva Woods Hunt, age 88, died July 30, 2024.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marva Woods Hunt on July 30, 2024, at the age of 88. Marva was born on March 15, 1936 to Ernestine Kale and Emmett Woods in Arkansas.
After Marva graduated from high school, she went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Marva met her beloved husband of nearly 64 years, George Hunt, while attending the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. From their marriage, they welcomed two children, Harlyn and Kylan.
After graduating college, she worked as an English and Speech teacher with Memphis City Schools. She became a devout member of The Church of Good Fellowship. She retired after 36 years, as a Guidance Counselor at Westwood High School.
Marva enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with family.
Marva was predeceased by her husband, George, her son, Kylan, and her parents, Ernestine and Emmett. She is survived by her daughter, Harlyn Hunt Yeargin (Darryl Anthony), her grandson, Darryl Kash Yeargin, her granddaughter, Dallas Grace Hunt, and a host of very special relatives and friends.
Inurnment: Serenity Columbarium - Rotunda, 1662 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134.
Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901) 379-0861.
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1622 Sycamore View Rd.
Memphis , TN 38134