Lonie Jeanette Hunter

Lonie Jeanette Hunter obituary, Lake Wales, FL

Lonie Jeanette Hunter

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Lonie Hunter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Lonie Jeanette hunter, 72
Lonie Hunter of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lake Wales, Florida.
She was born March 11, 1953, in Perry, Florida to the late Charles and Bessie Glass. Lonie was a restaurant manager and loved to cook. She loved to fish, swim, and go thrift shopping. She loved flowers, but her favorite were Hibiscus flowers. Lonie was a loving mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Lonie is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Glass, Sr. and Bessie Mae; first husband Ralph Hunter; and second husband Chester Kilgore. She is survived by her son, Mike Kilgore of Lake Wales; Daughter, Kealy Westbrook of Lake Wales; and brother, W.C. Godfrey of Lakeland; She also leaves behind four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.
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Upcoming Events

Jul

19

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Marion Nelson Funeral Home

454 Buck Moore Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33853

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Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.