Mary Jane Huett Bunton, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2015, at her home in Gainesville, Georgia. She was born on November 1, 1934, in Leesburg, Florida. She was the second daughter to King David "Buck" and Mary Roberta Huett. Formerly a resident of Merritt Island, Florida, she lived in Gainesville for the past 14 years. Jane grew up in Florida and married Marion Eugene "John" Bunton on May 4, 1953. Their Air Force service allowed them to live in numerous locations, including the Philippines, Labrador, Newfoundland, & Tucson, AZ. She was a wonderful sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Jane is survived by a sister, Mary Evelyn "Ebbie" Cowart (Joseph A. Jr.) of Cocoa, Florida, a son, Rod Bunton (Ann) of Tallahassee, Florida; a daughter, Terry Thompson (David) of Canton, Georgia; a daughter, Suzanne Schmid (Bill) of Gainesville, Georgia; and a son, David Bunton (Linda) of Belmont, North Carolina. There are eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren with one due in May; numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years John Bunton, and her parents, K.D. "Buck" & Roberta Huett.
She was a member at Lakewood Baptist Church, and a strong believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. We all rejoice that she is now in His presence.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with Dr. Tom Smiley officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Ga. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lakewood Baptist Church.
