Obituary for Virginia L. (Coleman) Hunter | Sanders Mortuary

Virginia L. Hunter, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Wolf Run Village.

Born December 16, 1934 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Audrey (Miller) Coleman.

Ginny graduated from Williamsport High School. Her commitment to care and service led her to further her education at the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned her nursing credentials. Ginny’s career as a caring Registered Nurse spanned over four decades, during which she touched countless lives with her compassion and professionalism. She was deeply involved in mission work, participating in two significant medical mission trips, traveling to Haiti and Jamaica. Ginny was a member of Lycoming Valley Baptist Church.  

Those who knew Ginny will remember her as a loving individual who lived her faith through her actions. She found joy in horseback riding, playing Scrabble, and ballroom dancing.

Surviving are her three sons, Keith B. Downey (Susan), Steven A. Downey (Tamara), and Chris E. Downey (Kristin) all of Huntersville; three siblings, James Coleman (Edie), Charles Cowden (Sherry) and Barbara Lechler; four step-children, Keith Hunter (Christine), Kurt Hunter (Joyce), Kyle Hunter (Martha), and Kerri Shephard (Rev. Tim); many wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step grandchildren, and step great-grandchildren; her first husband and father of her sons, Bernard L. Downey; and many nieces and nephews.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. Hunter and infant daughter, Anna Downey.

A funeral service to honor Virginia’s life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 5 at Lycoming Valley Baptist Church, 4980 Lycoming Mall Road, Montoursville. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Virginia’s name may be made to Lycoming Valley Baptist Church, 4980 Lycoming Mall Road, Montoursville, PA 17754.

Online condolences may be made on Virginia’s memorial page at www.SandersMortuary.com

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