Sophia Allen Hunter

August 30, 2021 at 8:35 p.m.
Sophia Allen Hunter
Sophia Allen Hunter

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Sophia Allen Hunter, age 94, of Metamora, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2021, with her family by her side. Absent from her body but present with the Lord.

Sophia was born on April 29, 1927, in Metamora, a daughter to Bill and Ellar Ledford Allen. She married the late Ralph Hunter who preceded her in death on February 20, 2000. Sophia was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Metamora. In her spare time, Sophia enjoyed beautiful flowers, sitting on the front porch, sewing, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Those surviving who will cherish Sophia's memory include 2 daughters, Bonnie Marcum of Laurel and Jill (Chet) Wyatt of Wapakoneta, OH; 4 grandchildren, Chad (Jennifer) Wyatt, Jodi (Dave) Reed, Pacer Marcum, and Colt (Krista) Marcum; 8 great-grandchildren, Clay (Sarah) Wyatt, Michayla Wyatt, Caleb Wyatt, Jacob Wyatt, Sophia Reed, Zane Reed, Kolten Marcum, and Cora Marcum. Sophia was preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband; 3 brothers, Clint, Buck, and Pete Allen; 2 sisters, Ethel Halcomb and Effie Duff; as well as one son-in-law, Denver Lee Marcum.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Bible Baptist Church, 19101 US-52, Metamora, IN 47030, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Dr. Ron McCullough will officiate the service and burial will follow immediately after in the Metamora Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bible Baptist Church.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sophia Hunter.

Sophia Allen Hunter, age 94, of Metamora, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2021, with her family by her side. Absent from her body but present with the Lord.

Sophia was born on April 29, 1927, in Metamora, a daughter to Bill and Ellar Ledford Allen. She married the late Ralph Hunter who preceded her in death on February 20, 2000. Sophia was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Metamora. In her spare time, Sophia enjoyed beautiful flowers, sitting on the front porch, sewing, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Those surviving who will cherish Sophia's memory include 2 daughters, Bonnie Marcum of Laurel and Jill (Chet) Wyatt of Wapakoneta, OH; 4 grandchildren, Chad (Jennifer) Wyatt, Jodi (Dave) Reed, Pacer Marcum, and Colt (Krista) Marcum; 8 great-grandchildren, Clay (Sarah) Wyatt, Michayla Wyatt, Caleb Wyatt, Jacob Wyatt, Sophia Reed, Zane Reed, Kolten Marcum, and Cora Marcum. Sophia was preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband; 3 brothers, Clint, Buck, and Pete Allen; 2 sisters, Ethel Halcomb and Effie Duff; as well as one son-in-law, Denver Lee Marcum.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Bible Baptist Church, 19101 US-52, Metamora, IN 47030, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Dr. Ron McCullough will officiate the service and burial will follow immediately after in the Metamora Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bible Baptist Church.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sophia Hunter.
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