Maribeth Lynn "Lilly" Hunter

Maribeth Lynn "Lilly" Hunter, 39, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at her home in Lenoir, NC, which she shared with her loving husband, Lee Hunter. Born in Wisconsin, she is the cherished daughter of Gary and Vicky Major.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her sister, Suzanne Barber (Jon); brother, Joey Major; cherished niece, Morgan Barber; grandmother, Marilyn Taronto; and mother-in-law, Norma Hunter.

Lilly courageously fought cancer for over three years with grace, humor, and determination like no other. She was a source of comfort to many others who were also fighting cancer, and she encouraged them daily. She was extremely appreciative of the support given to her by her husband, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, doctors, oncology staff at Duke, and hospice staff. Her support was international; she was also loved and supported by friends and co-workers when she lived abroad in New Zealand for over a decade.

Lilly will forever be known for the love she showed to all who crossed her path. She also had a passion for animals. Along with her husband, she took in many rescue animals on their small farm over the years. She was a beloved member of Denton's Chapel United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Sossoman Funeral Home.  The memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Hunter family, to Duke hospital cancer research, or to any local animal rescue programs in her honor.

The Hunter family would like to thank all of the wonderful support from friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers over the last 3.5 years. It helped Lilly so much in her courageous battle to keep fighting till the very end.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.