Dell Whittemore

Mrs. Miriam "Dell" Whittemore Hunt, known by many as Granny, died Friday morning, January 18, 2013 after several months of declining health.

Mrs. Hunt was born in Gordon County on October 3, 1925, daughter of the late James Whittemore and Willie Padgett Whittemore, and grew up in the Oakman Community. She became a public school teacher in Gordon County at the Oakman and Fairmount Schools, and later in the Savannah, GA school system. Prior to her retirement and moving to Calhoun, she lived in Dalton and was employed as a day care teacher. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Eugene Jerome Hunt in May of 2004.

Survivors include a son, Dan Hunt and his wife Georgette of Calhoun; a daughter, Donita White of California; four grandchildren, Alexandria Hunt, Julianna Hunt, Eric White and Jessica White; four great- grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Virginia Whittemore; and brother in law, Joe Gill; along with other relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Miriam "Dell" Whittemore Hunt will be conducted Monday, January 21st at 2:30 PM from the graveside at Oakman Methodist Church Cemetery in Oakman, GA, with Rev. Tom Langford officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 21st between the hours of 12:00 noon and 2:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers serving include Dan Hunt, Kyle Marlow, Kelly Whaley and Joseph Forrest. Honorary pallbearers serving are employees of Gordon Health Care.

Online condolences may be expressed and the guestbook signed at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, a legacy of compassion and care, is in charge of directing the funeral service for Mrs. Miriam "Dell" Whittimore Hunt of Calhoun.