Barbara Beth Hunt

Beth Hunt, known by many as "Yahyah," passed away on November 6, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born in a farmhouse outside of Panama, Nebraska on May 24, 1934 to Ray and Kate Beck. In January 1954, she married her high school sweetheart, Norman Hunt.

Beth’s proudest achievement was the family she built. She was preceded in death by Donald Beck (Arvilla), Nellie Faulder (Emory), and Bob Beck (Susan).

She is survived by her devoted husband, Norman; his brother, Dick; her daughter, Peggy Sears (Kent); her son, Doug Hunt (Shawn); and former daughter-in-law, Laura Hunt. Her legacy continues through her cherished grandchildren, Rachel Cherra (Dan), Philip Sears (Melissa), Mark Sears, Kensie Svehla (Trent), Taylor Hunt (Autumn), Trevor DeBaere (Megan), and Jessica DeBaere, as well as her beloved great-grandchildren, Macy, Payton, Madison, Olivia, Bradley, and Graham. She also leaves behind her best friend, Sue Philipps.

Professionally, Yahyah spent most of her career working in the eye care industry. Outside of work, her passions were endless; her love for shopping was contagious, and she found great joy in travel, cooking for her family, boating, tending to her flowers, winning a game of pitch, and cheering on the Huskers.

We are all better for having had her in our lives; she was such a delightful person. Small in stature but huge in presence, you just couldn’t help falling in love with her.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Lincoln Memorial, 6800 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5200 Francis St, Lincoln, NE 68504. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Fourth Presbyterian Church or Capital Humane Society.