Obituaries

Thelma Pauline Hunter, known to most as Polly, was 91 years old. She died peacefully on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 in Fremont, CA. Her unwavering faith in God and the loving prayers and support from family and friends comforted her through surviving cancer and many years of chronic illnesses.

Polly was born on October 25th, 1924 in Gallatin, TN to Charlie D. and Maude Lorene Morgan. She was the oldest of 5 children: sister and best friend Ruth Woodis (Brent) of Whitehouse, TN, brother Charlie Morgan, Jr. of Whitehouse, TN, brother the late George Morgan, and brother the late Henry Morgan (Jean). She was the devoted wife to the late Lance Hunter and the late Fred Young.

She is survived by her sons: Wayne Young (Judy), and Gary Young (Melody); and step daughters: Wanda Holland (Dave), Debi Hunter, and Linda DeLong. She was predeceased by her step children: Chan Hunter, Larry Hunter (Melva), and Gloria Nicholson (Bob). She is survived by her grandchildren: Timothy Young (Maria), Matthew Young (Mary), Stacey Hartman (Matt), Dwayne Young (Katrina), Jason Cook (Brandy), Regina Pitts (Matt), Kori Slaght, Tammy Lopez (Kevin), Pamela DeLong (Tony), Dawn DeLong (Zachary), Sean DeLong (Christine), Katie Gregoire, Patrick Hunter, Michael Hunter, Raina Hunter, Cheryl Nicholson, Roxanne Nicholson, Michael Hunter, Donny Hunter (Mary), Ricky Ortega, Julie Ortega, the late Steve Ortega, and the late Salvador Ortega. She has more than 29 great grandchildren, at least 6 great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Polly never met a stranger and was known to converse with anyone. Her smile was so endearing and her giggle contagious. Her life was filled with loving friendships. She was very thoughtful and sent cards to friends and family almost every week. She was an expert at Southern cooking. She was noted for her sweet tea, peach cobbler, and beans. She enjoyed lunches and shopping with her many friends. She loved watching ball games of any type and neighbors could often hear her cheering “whoopee” from her cottage. She loved chatting with friends and relatives on the phone. In Tennessee she worked for Genesco Shoes for 16 years and upon moving to Fremont in 1961 she began working at Memorex and Mervyns until she retired in 1989. She began her faith journey in Gallatin, TN at the Nazarene Church and in Fremont she was a member at Alder Baptist and attended Bay Area Baptist.

The family is deeply grateful to Polly’s loving and gentle caregivers, the Kaiser Fremont staff and Hospice team.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 8th, from 5-8pm with a Service at 6pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. A Funeral Service will begin on Saturday, January 9th, 11am at Bay Area Baptist Church, 2929 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose, CA.