Dorothy Mae Rosemore Hunter

Dorothy Rosemore Hunter affectionally known as Dear was the third child born to the late Paul Rosemore and Ellen Hicks Batiste on January 15, 1934, in Marrero, LA. She was a descendant of "Walkertown" where she resided until 1960 when her family moved to Harvey, LA. Dorothy accepted the Lord as her personal savior at the age of twelve and was baptized by the late Reverend Clarence E. Brooks at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Harvey, LA. As a member, she served on the Usher Board until she later moved her membership to Second Good Shephard Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA., under the leadership of the late Reverend Junior Hunter. She continued to serve on the Usher Board for many years until her sight failed her. Dorothy later joined Isreal Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Dr. Johnny McKinnies where she was a faithful, dedicated, and committed member of the church.

On June 20, 1953, Dorothy was wed to her loving, dedicated, and faithful companion, the late Brother Clarence Hunter, Sr. for fifty-three years. Together they had fifteen children: Delores Jenkins, Gloria Green, Anne-Mae Lanaute, Samuel Ellis, Amender Smith, Clarence Hunter, Jr., Corliss Garner, Jacqueline Scott, Darrell Hunter, Lawrence Hunter, Reginald Hunter, Sr., Terrance Hunter, Sr., Paul Hunter, Sr., Christopher Hunter, and Malcolm Hunter, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Brother Clarence Hunter, Sr., sons Samuel Ellis and Clarence Hunter, Jr., and daughter, Deloris Jenkins.

She leaves to cherish her memory, 12 children: Gloria Green, Anne-Mae Lanaute, Amender Smith, Jacqueline Scott (Jack, Sr.), Corliss Garner (Robert), Darrell Hunter (Danielle), Lawrence Hunter (Betty), Reginald Hunter, Sr. (Lisa), Terrence Hunter, Sr. (Taisha), Paul Hunter, Sr. (Alicia), Christopher Hunter, and Malcolm Hunter, Sr., (Lakeisha), (129) grandchildren, (262) great-grandchildren, and (98) great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives, and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the celebration of life service which will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Israel Baptist Church located at 1612 Esther St, Harvey, LA 70058. The visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the service will begin at 10 a.m. Pastor Darryl McKinnies officiating and interment will follow at Evening Star Baptist Church Cemetery.

Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 La - 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 208 - 2119.

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