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Iola V. Hunt

Iola V. Hunt

  • September 23, 1914 - January 22, 2012
  • Waterbury, Connecticut
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“My Mama is my girl. I never envisioned the hurt and sorrow I would feel when she would lieave this earth. Mama I love you and I miss you terribly...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Jamie Denise Butler-Dean - CT

“To the family: May the grace and mercy of God comfort your hearts during this time of loss. May your sadness be replaced with gladness and joy...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: James Curtis Beale (JC) - VA

“To Van and family we send our condolence and love to the family. May God ever bless each and every one of you. My aunt will be miss. Love Teresa ...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Teresa & Thomas Newton - AK

“Mommo, My heart cries out in sadness knowing that I will not be able see you again on this earth. My heart rejoices in gladness knowing that you...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Dedra Camp - Waterbury, CT

“I have so many precious and wonderful memories of my beautiful grandmother that are engraved in my heart. When I visited her, she would be so...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Elissa Louise Velez also known as Missy - CT

“The Howard K. Hill Funeral Staff would like to send our condolences to the family and friends. Please know that we are praying for your strength at...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Howard K. Hill Funeral Service - CT


Mrs. Iola Vann Hunt – Matriarch of Six Generation Family
Waterbury, CT - January 22, 2012

Mrs. Iola Vann Hunt, 97 of 44 Abbott Terrace, departed this life January 22, 2012, after a brief illness. Mrs. Hunt was born September 23, 1914 in Winton, NC, daughter of the late David and Martha (Taylor) Vann. Mrs. Hunt, known as "mommo" to her family, is survived by her daughter, Evangeline Butler of Waterbury, a son-in-law, Frederick Camp, of Waterbury, a sister, Priscilla Crawford, of Washington, DC, a stepsister, Mildred Charity of Winton, NC; granddaughters, Jamie Dean and her husband Willie of Waterbury, Elissa Velez and her husband Jose of Wolcott, Dedra Camp of Waterbury; grandsons James Butler and his wife Norma of Waterbury, Alan Butler and his wife Robin of Waterbury, Daniel Myrick of Waterbury; three generations of grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Willie Anderson Hunt, a daughter, Louise Myrick, sisters Cherry Alexander, Carrie Gary, Eldora Myrick and brothers, Herbert Vann, Percell Vann, Riddick Vann, Calvin Vann, David Vann, Fred Lee Vann and William Vann.

Mrs. Hunt received her education in the Winton, NC school system. She retired from the manufacturing industry after 30 years of dedicated service. Never missing a day of work, she was recognized as a loyal employee. Mrs. Hunt loved the Lord and was a faithful parishioner of Zion Baptist church, uplifting the gospel chorus and the congregation with her distinguishable base voice. "Oh How I Love Jesus" and "What a Mighty GOD We Serve" are two hymns that were very dear to her heart. She was also an avid cook specializing in southern cooking. She is very loved by her family and will be greatly missed.