Hattie Mae Hunt

A Reflection of Life and A Legacy of a Precious Gem Mrs. Hattie Mae Hunt was the third child, born to Henry Richardson, Sr. and Willa Tabertha Hunt on May 23, 1941, in Gilmerton, VA. Hattie, affectionally called “Baby Duck,” by her mother, was the youngest and only girl, so she was spoiled. Hattie graduated from Crestwood High School in 1959 and shortly after graduation she attended Cosmetology School where she received a certificate. Hattie met her favorite cab driver, Carl Mitchell Hunt and they entered a union of marriage on March 16, 1961.Their union was blessed to welcome four daughters, Anita (1961), Sherri (1962), Dana (1963), and Doll (1965). Hattie lovingly joked that she had her kids “bam, bam, bam, bam,” so she could get it over with. In 1966, Carl took a job at General Motors in Ossining, New York, so the family moved north. Hattie worked as a Group Counselor at Wiltwick, a group home for boys. In 1975, Hattie moved herself and her daughters to Peekskill, New York and got a job working for Valhalla Medical Center in the Rehabilitation Department. There, she realized her passion for helping people, especially the elderly. She resigned from Valhalla and started a new journey in her life as a CNA, working at Mars Nursing Home. When she left Mars, she went to Skyview Nursing Home and finally she made her mark and remained at Westledge Nursing Home, where she eventually retired. During that chapter of her life she met her new love, George Horsham. They shared a life together for 39 years, until Hattie’s last breath. They created a lifetime of beautiful memories together. George took on several names given to him by Hattie’s daughters, such as Haberstraw, Pop, or Poppy. Hattie and George moved to Fishkill, NY in the early 2010s and they joined Springfield Baptist Church in Beacon, NY. They both were baptized and went on to become faithful members. Hattie was a dedicated member of the Women’s Ministry where she enjoyed learning about the women of the Bible. She was able to learn and speak about how the world was back in the day and how parallel it is today. Hattie loved her church and never missed a Sunday. She was known to many as “Mama Lulu”, “Mama Hattie”, and “The Fashionista of Springfield Baptist Church.” In 2017, Hattie and George left New York and moved to McDonough, GA. After some time, they moved to Riverdale, GA. During their time in Riverdale, Hattie and George traveled frequently to McDonough, Fayetteville, and Snellville, especially to spend holidays at each of her daughters’ homes. Hattie Began her transition to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, 2022, but she was never alone. George, one of her daughters or grandchildren, or a host of other family members and friends were always by her side. In the final weeks of her life, Hattie moved to Fayetteville, GA, where she eventually closed her eyes. She continued on with her wit and spunk until the very end. All who knew her, knew that Hattie was a child of God and a daughter of the King. Hattie entered into eternal rest and received her wings on Friday, July 22, 2022, silently and peacefully, in her sleep. Hattie was preceded in death by her husband Carl Mitchell Hunt, parents, Henry Richardson, Sr. and Willa Tabertha Hunt, brothers Henry Richardson, Jr. and Floyd Richardson. Left to always cherish her memories are her daughters, Anita Barber (Darrell) of McDonough, GA, Sherri Hunt of Greensboro, NC, Dana Hunt Ali (Wahid) of Fayetteville, GA, and Doll Garcia (Roberto) of Snellville, GA, Life Partner, George Horsham, Grandchildren, Gary Hunt, Corey and Tiffany Overby, De’Von Beaufort, Eugene Henriquez, Jazmin Gill, Alyssa Barber, Ja’Mel Edwards, Wahid Ali, Anthony Guerrero, Jr., Ahmad Ali, and Darius Garcia, Five great grand-children, Nephews, Bobby Richardson and Michael Richardson, Stepsons, Reginald Darden and Micheal Hunt, and a number of other close relatives.

Hattie Mae Hunt

May 23, 1941 - July 22, 2022