Saturday, June 17, 2023
I thank my God in all remembrance of you. (Philippians 1:3) There are so many wonderful memories that I cherish of Mrs. Hunt. She was my Home Economics teacher for four years at WBHS, our Future Homemakers of America (FHA) advisor, and my FHA State President advisor. I looked up to her and learned so much from her. There are too many to count snapshots in my mind: our classroom, the kitchens, the receptions, FHA district federation meetings, FHA state conventions, candle lighting ceremonies, roses, meeting John Warner and Elizabeth Taylor on the tarmac at the Roanoke airport during a campaign stop, the 1:1s to write and practice speeches, traveling all over the state of VA for state officer council meetings and school board meetings promoting Home Economics Education, FHA and Vocational Education. attending the FHA national convention in San Francisco, enjoying the view from the Golden Gate Bridge with her, and our staying in the Miss America Suite at the Hotel Roanoke for our FHA State Convention. She was a true lady; she was prim, proper and full of dignity. I can't recall a time when she did not have on a suit and heels in public and of course, she influenced my selection of suits during that time too! However her greatest influences were that she believed in me, put courage in me, stood by me (literally and figuratively) and most of all, loved me. I was blessed by her then and still carry today the confidence she instilled in me. I'm so very thankful for the beautiful, inside and out, Mrs. Hunt. With much love, admiration and appreciation including my deepest sympathy to Mr. Hunt, Michael, Karen and your entire family. May the God of all peace and comfort be especially near.
Jenny Moore Rogers, WBHS Class of 1982
