Lila Mae (Middleton) Hunter

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Lila Mae Hunter, 84, of New York, who transitioned on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and guidelines when visiting the family and funeral home, masks are required. 

Lila Mae Middleton Hunter Life Reflections

Lila Mae Middleton Hunter the daughter of the late Mrs. Amanda Johnson Pelzer and the late Mr. George Middleton was born on November 12, 1938 (84 years old), in Eutawville, SC. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Harlem New York.

Lila Mae Middleton Hunter joined St. Paul AME Church  (Greater St. Paul U M Church) at an early age. She served as an usher and she was also the Sunday School Secretary. Lila Mae, graduated from Roberts High in 1958. After graduating in 1959 she moved to Miami Florida and in 1961 she relocated to New York City where she resided. In 1981 Mrs. Lila Mae, joined Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church in New York City, there she served faithful as a usher until her health failed.

Lila Mae was employed at Shirley Siegel Law Firm for 45 plus years until her retirement in 2010 due to health failure.

Lila Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Hunter; her parents, Amanda & George Middleton; and two brothers, Nathaniel Middleton and Wash Joe Middleton.

Lila Mae leaves to cherish her beautiful memories, one brother, Arthur (Ella Mae) Pelzer Sr., of Cross, SC; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Mae Middleton of Holly Hill, SC; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Two special friends, Mrs. Earnestine Byas, Mrs. Annie Byrd Dixon; and a special cousin, Elizabeth Roberson, all of New York.

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