Helen Campbell Hunter transitioned on June 26, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Oscar Carroll Hunter. She was born March 6, 1930 in Amherst county. She was the daughter of the late James Claude and Madgie C. Campbell.
Helen was a retired LPN and dedicated worker for the Odd Fellows Home of Virginia. While there, she served in many capacities retiring in 1994 as administrator. Helen was a member of Clifford Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post 16 and Madison Heights Rebekah Lodge 22 where she was the recipient of the Declaration of Chivalry and the Medal for Meritorious Service upon retirement from the Odd Fellows Home.
Along with her parents, Helen was predeceased in death by six brothers Gordon, Harold, Harmon, Bill, Roger, and Pete; three sisters Margaret, Naomi, and Ida. She is survived by one daughter Nadine and husband Dave Lang and loving companion Duke. She is also survived by nieces Judy (Keith), Ina, and numerous others; nephews CW (Robin), Marvin (Caren), and numerous others.
The family of Helen would like to send out special thanks to Dr. Joe Khoury and his team, Centra’s fourth floor nursing staff and Palliative Care at Lynchburg General Hospital, Heather Cook with Wyndhurst Family Physicians, Dr. Vogel at Piedmont Eye Center, and our Scott Insurance family.
A funeral service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM with Rev. Dr. Michael Fitzgerald officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Internment will take place immediately following the service at Amherst Cemetery. The family suggests memorials take the form of contributions to Clifford Baptist Church or your local Humane Society.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.