Janie G Hunt

Janie Golden Hunt, 87, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Golden Years Homestead/ Visiting Nurse Hospice Services in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Hunt was born on August 11, 1931, in Newbern, Alabama to the late Edward and Viola (Chapman) Pinkston. Janie graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne. She then continued her education at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne where she obtained her associate’s degree in business. Janie then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University in Fort Wayne. She finalized her education with a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix in education. On January 14, 1960, she married Herbert Hunt Jr. at Shepherd of the City Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. She retired from Magnavox in Fort Wayne after 30 years of service. Janie then worked as a school teacher for Fort Wayne Community Schools for 15 years. She also received her Pastoral License from the Anderson University Church of God. She and her husband founded Dove Tree Nursing Facility in Fort Wayne. Janie and Herbert are members of First Assembly of God in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Lions Club and enjoyed volunteering within the community. Together, Janie and her husband were foster parents for over 25 years. They were awarded Indiana foster parent of the year in 1994. She loved to sew, make drapes and clothing, cook, tend to her rose garden, and travel. Janie was very family oriented and loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Hunt Jr., children; Daniel (Cho) Hunt, Sheila (Andre) Cuffy, Jerry (Pat) Hunt, Krista “Vickie” (Brian) Andrews, Amethyst Hunt, Detrick Hunt, Doresa Hunt, Cory Hunt, Richard (Katie) Dallape, Krystal Hunt, Darrin Hunt, Kasey Hunt, Herbert "Dillon" Hunt, Breon Hunt, Janie "Shatera" Hunt, 3 stepchildren, Yvonne, Hunt-Holley, Michael Hunt, Kevin Hunt, 56 grandchildren, and 107 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 1pm with calling one hour prior from 12pm-1pm at First Assembly of God, 1400 West Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2019 from 5-8pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Pine Valley Park, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Burial will take place in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to First Assembly of God Sunday School Fund. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com.