Margaret Jean Hunt

June 16, 1931 - October 1, 2021

Margaret Jean Hunt, 90, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at her home in Perryville. She was born June 16, 1931 in St. Mary, Missouri to George F. and Stella E. (Gibbar) Mattingly. She and Leslie A. Hunt Jr. were married on September 2, 1950 at The Church of the Assumption in Perryville, blessed with 70 years of marriage. He preceded her in death August 2, 2021. Jean worked at International Shoe Factory, Perryville, then she went to work at Prince Gardner, St. Mary. In the following years she worked at a variety of businesses in Perryville. Jean loved working in her flower garden, sewing and spending time with her dog, Mary. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Perryville. Past member of Daughters of Isabella and American Legion Post #133 Booster. Survivors include one son and four daughters, Lois (Tom Richardet) Miller, LeeAnn (Glen) Lowes, Cindy (Roger) Besand, Carla Brewer and Michael (Jill) Hunt all of Perryville, MO; one sister-in-law, Alma Mattingly of Perryville, MO; 12 grandchildren, Larry Miller, Chris, Emily and Ryan Besand, Ryan and Shalane Lowes, Julie Baranowski, Andy Mattingly, Lora Dirnberger, Robert Brewer, Adam and Alex Hunt and 14 great grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leslie A. Hunt Jr.; two brothers, Harold Mattingly and Elmer Mattingly; six sisters, Gertrude Terbrak, Mildred Moll, Anna Ruessler, Agnes Bohnert, Velma Peer and Lillian Zahner; three sons-in-law, Gary Miller, Allen Mattingly and Mark Brewer; Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 8, 2021 and from 8:00 am to 9:30 am on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Rosary will be recited at 8:30 am on Saturday. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Crown Hospice, Masses or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.