Betty Jean Hunter, age 97 of White House passed away Friday, November 13, 2026 at her home. She was born October 7, 1929 in Nashville, TN to Jesse Cuzzort and Alta Mae Vaughn Cuzzort. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed keeping her home. She loved cooking, knitting and crocheting. Taking care of her grandchildren was what she enjoyed most in life. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Hunter, Sr.; daughter, Linda Smalley; sons, Donald “Bo” Hunter, Jr. and Jack Hunter, Sr.; granddaughter, Amanda Frensley; sisters, Irene Stranka, Myrtle Burt and Ellen Maynard; brothers, James Cuzzort and Ben Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Alan) Smith, White House; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11am in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Paul Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at 1pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Monday, November 16, 2026 4pm-8pm and Tuesday, November 17, 2026 9am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or to Alive Hospice. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com
