Evelyn Lee Hunt

Evelyn Lee "Nanny" Hunt, 98 of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Wexford House following a lengthy illness. Born in Hamblen County, Tenn she had lived most of her life in Kingsport. Evelyn was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and "Nanny" to many children in the area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon "Ed" Hunt; grandson, Ken Hunt; daughter-in-law, Judy; parents, Joe V. and Cora Messick Lee; brothers, A.V., Doug, Bob and Bill Lee; sister, Margaret Lee Smith. Evelyn is survived by her sons, Richard Hunt of Johnson City, Jack Hunt and wife Brenda of Kingsport and David Hunt and best friend Rita of Surgoinsville; daughter, Peggy Rasnick and husband Bob of Christiansburg, VA; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday March 6, 2016 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Stout officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:55 p.m. The family would like to thank the CNAs and nursing staff at Wexford House for the care of our mother during the past 9 years. We truly appreciate you. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Hunt family.