Bessie Elizabeth Jones Hundley, 72, of Williamsburg, unexpectedly departed this earth to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 13, 2020. On Sept. 1, 1947, Bessie was the seventh of 10 children born to the late Alma F. and Robert Elwood Jones Sr. in Charles City County.
Her lifelong journey of religious faith began at an early age at Little Elam Baptist Church, Charles City. Later in life, Bessie attended Mount Zion Baptist Church in Charles City, where she was a member of the Tones of Zion Singers. After moving to Williamsburg, she joined St. John Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Usher Board, serving as president for 10 years. She was also the chairperson for the Women’s Day Committee and a member of the Hospitality Ministry. Bessie thoroughly enjoyed being an active member of the family choir, the R.E. Jones Inspirations.
Bessie was educated in the Charles City County Public Schools. She worked many years for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, CVS and 26 years for Dr. Tommy Johnson.
Bessie enjoyed cooking, especially her famous scratch rolls and cakes. She was an avid bowler and was a member of several leagues over the years. She loved bingo and would watch her board and your board and would call bingo if you missed it! Bessie will be dearly missed by her family, friends and those she touched throughout her life. She always showed her strong belief in God was always with her. We know that she is with the Lord and is no longer suffering.
Bessie was preceded in death by three siblings, Alvin, Emma and Josh; and special nephew, Alfred Jr.
She will forever be remembered as the beloved wife of Merritt Hundley III; adored mother of Iris J. McRae (Juan); cherished nana of Timothy, Sean (Nikala), Ryan (Chelsea), Layla, Joey and Dominique; great-grandnana to Christian, NaShai, Sa’nai, Prince, Niko, Maverick and Jaedon; dear sister to Robert Jr. (Lucy), James (Shirley), Joseph (Sandra), Alfred (Maxine), Alleana and Mattie; loving godmother to Donna D. Duncan, LaChelle Roberts and Tandra Jones; treasured aunt to 13 nephews, 18 nieces, including three faithful nieces, Darlene Washington, Sheila Brown and Shirley Morman. Her absence will also leave a void in the lives of a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Hundley may be viewed from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Whiting’s Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, May 23, at St. John Baptist Church. Due to the current health pandemic, all attendees are to remain in their vehicles. Facebook livestreaming will be available for this service.
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