Jean S. Hunt

Jean S. Hunt, beloved mother, grandmother, and lifelong community member, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Flemington, NJ, on January 4, 2025, just days shy of her 103rd birthday. Jean was born on January 7, 1922, to the late Asher R. Stryker and Elizabeth (Barras) Stryker. She lived a life marked by love, devotion, and service to her family and community.

Jean started working as a teenager at Stryker's General Store in Flemington, which her father owned and operated. In her later years she worked at Ryan's Pharmacy and Kries Jewelers, also in Flemington. She was a long-time member of the Flemington Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was an active participant in the church choir for many years. She graduated from the Flemington Choir School in 1938 and the Flemington High School in 1939. Throughout her life she enjoyed baking and trying new recipes, knitting, writing letters, playing cribbage, crafting, RV camping, and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Jean married her late husband, Harry Hunt Jr., in 1942 during World War II, creating a loving union that would last until his passing. Together, they built a family in the house she was born in and remained in until her death.

Jean is survived by her sons, Harry (Judy) Hunt III of Flagstaff, AZ, Alan Hunt of High Bridge, NJ, and Richard (Sheryll) Hunt of Dubuque, IA.; (8) grandchildren Amanda Hunt Chavez, Emily Hunt, Alan Hunt, Jr., Christopher Hunt, Sarah Wehler, Bethany Miskiewicz, Andrew Hunt and Jillian Hunt; and (10) great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband Harry Hunt Jr. in 2001 and her brother Kenneth Stryker in 1986.

Visitation will be held on January 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the Flemington Baptist Church, located at 170 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. A Graveside Service will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery at 12:00 PM. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington NJ 08822. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean's name may be made to the Flemington Baptist Church, 170 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822 or the Flemington Fire Department, 38 Park Avenue, Flemington NJ 08822 or by clicking the links below.