Obituary: LUCY GROOT HUNNICUTT
Lucy G. Hunnicutt, 82, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018, after a short illness.
Lucy was born August 7, 1936 in Castle Hayne to Pete and Truus Groot of The Netherlands. She earned her degree in Nursing at James Walker Memorial Nursing School and worked as an RN for 31 years at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was married to her beloved husband Charles for 60 years. She loved to sew, sing and play piano. She could never turn down a good yard sale. In her retirement she and Charles traveled and enjoyed their grandchildren.
Lucy is survived by her loving family: husband Charles Hunnicutt, children Jeff (wife Caroline) Hunnicutt, Steven (wife Terri) Hunnicutt; grandchildren Eric M. Hunnicutt, Alec G. Hunnicutt, Noah G. Hunnicutt, Carly Bussmann; sisters, Jean H. Ellis and Sarah H. Phillips; and many nieces, nephews and church friends. She was loved by her family.
A memorial Celebration of Life will be held at Temple Baptist Church on Market Street on Friday December 14 at 11:00 am. A graveside service will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28403.
Condolences may be left at www.andrewsmortuary.com
WEBMASTER ADDED NOTE: Lucy was a member of the New Hanover High School class of 1954.