Elizabeth Hunter Sterling- affectionately known as "Nunnie" was born on Aug 24, 1940, in Bryan, TX to Peter and Lula Grace Hunter.
She married James Sterling on Oct 29, 1960. This union was blessed with two children.
Mrs. Sterling lived her life by Faith. Her love for God was instilled in her family. She was a faithful member of Greater Salem Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a member of the hospitality committee. She was very instrumental in helping organize the church when it was moved from the Brazos Bottom. She was willing to serve the church in any capacity.
In addition to her love of God, she loved her family unconditionally. She looked forward to family gatherings, hosting her annual Father's Day recognition cook-out serving as the chairperson for the Brisby-Hunter family reunions.
Mrs. Sterling loved to decorate and cook. Her famous "sweet potato souffle" and pistachio salad will be missed.
Above all, Elizabeth was a lady with a big heart. She saw good in everyone and was kind in thoughts and action toward all. She was a strong woman of the greatest character. She not only loved her children, but all of her nieces and nephews and anyone that crossed her path. She was a role model for her family and friends. She will truly be missed by all who experienced being in her presence.
Mrs. Sterling was employed with the Bryan Independent School District for many years. She later transitioned to the Bryan Daily Eagle newspaper. She retired after 30 years of dedicated services.
Mrs. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband James Sterling; son Cleveland Sterling; daughter Rita Sterling; grandson Joshua Benford and granddaughter Kiara Benford; five sisters: Alice Wilbert (Joe), Katherine Langston, Bobbie Jones; Eliza Wilson (Herman) and Linda Robertson (Jimmie); five brothers: Peter Hunter (Stelle), Bennie Joe Hunter (Stella), Jeffery Hunter (Anna), Freddie Hunter (Alma) and Ernest Hunter Sr. (Brenda).
She was preceded in death by her parents Peter Hunter Sr. and Lula Grace Brisby- Hunter, sister; Charlie Mae Lott and brothers; Frank James Hunter and Greg Jerkins Sr.
She married James Sterling on Oct 29, 1960. This union was blessed with two children.
Mrs. Sterling lived her life by Faith. Her love for God was instilled in her family. She was a faithful member of Greater Salem Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a member of the hospitality committee. She was very instrumental in helping organize the church when it was moved from the Brazos Bottom. She was willing to serve the church in any capacity.
In addition to her love of God, she loved her family unconditionally. She looked forward to family gatherings, hosting her annual Father's Day recognition cook-out serving as the chairperson for the Brisby-Hunter family reunions.
Mrs. Sterling loved to decorate and cook. Her famous "sweet potato souffle" and pistachio salad will be missed.
Above all, Elizabeth was a lady with a big heart. She saw good in everyone and was kind in thoughts and action toward all. She was a strong woman of the greatest character. She not only loved her children, but all of her nieces and nephews and anyone that crossed her path. She was a role model for her family and friends. She will truly be missed by all who experienced being in her presence.
Mrs. Sterling was employed with the Bryan Independent School District for many years. She later transitioned to the Bryan Daily Eagle newspaper. She retired after 30 years of dedicated services.
Mrs. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband James Sterling; son Cleveland Sterling; daughter Rita Sterling; grandson Joshua Benford and granddaughter Kiara Benford; five sisters: Alice Wilbert (Joe), Katherine Langston, Bobbie Jones; Eliza Wilson (Herman) and Linda Robertson (Jimmie); five brothers: Peter Hunter (Stelle), Bennie Joe Hunter (Stella), Jeffery Hunter (Anna), Freddie Hunter (Alma) and Ernest Hunter Sr. (Brenda).
She was preceded in death by her parents Peter Hunter Sr. and Lula Grace Brisby- Hunter, sister; Charlie Mae Lott and brothers; Frank James Hunter and Greg Jerkins Sr.
Elizabeth Hunter Sterling- affectionately known as "Nunnie" was born on Aug 24, 1940, in Bryan, TX to Peter and Lula Grace Hunter.
She married James Sterling on Oct 29, 1960. This union was blessed with two children.
Mrs. Sterling lived her life by Faith. Her love for God was instilled in her family. She was a faithful member of Greater Salem Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a member of the hospitality committee. She was very instrumental in helping organize the church when it was moved from the Brazos Bottom. She was willing to serve the church in any capacity.
In addition to her love of God, she loved her family unconditionally. She looked forward to family gatherings, hosting her annual Father's Day recognition cook-out serving as the chairperson for the Brisby-Hunter family reunions.
Mrs. Sterling loved to decorate and cook. Her famous "sweet potato souffle" and pistachio salad will be missed.
Above all, Elizabeth was a lady with a big heart. She saw good in everyone and was kind in thoughts and action toward all. She was a strong woman of the greatest character. She not only loved her children, but all of her nieces and nephews and anyone that crossed her path. She was a role model for her family and friends. She will truly be missed by all who experienced being in her presence.
Mrs. Sterling was employed with the Bryan Independent School District for many years. She later transitioned to the Bryan Daily Eagle newspaper. She retired after 30 years of dedicated services.
Mrs. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband James Sterling; son Cleveland Sterling; daughter Rita Sterling; grandson Joshua Benford and granddaughter Kiara Benford; five sisters: Alice Wilbert (Joe), Katherine Langston, Bobbie Jones; Eliza Wilson (Herman) and Linda Robertson (Jimmie); five brothers: Peter Hunter (Stelle), Bennie Joe Hunter (Stella), Jeffery Hunter (Anna), Freddie Hunter (Alma) and Ernest Hunter Sr. (Brenda).
She was preceded in death by her parents Peter Hunter Sr. and Lula Grace Brisby- Hunter, sister; Charlie Mae Lott and brothers; Frank James Hunter and Greg Jerkins Sr.
She married James Sterling on Oct 29, 1960. This union was blessed with two children.
Mrs. Sterling lived her life by Faith. Her love for God was instilled in her family. She was a faithful member of Greater Salem Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a member of the hospitality committee. She was very instrumental in helping organize the church when it was moved from the Brazos Bottom. She was willing to serve the church in any capacity.
In addition to her love of God, she loved her family unconditionally. She looked forward to family gatherings, hosting her annual Father's Day recognition cook-out serving as the chairperson for the Brisby-Hunter family reunions.
Mrs. Sterling loved to decorate and cook. Her famous "sweet potato souffle" and pistachio salad will be missed.
Above all, Elizabeth was a lady with a big heart. She saw good in everyone and was kind in thoughts and action toward all. She was a strong woman of the greatest character. She not only loved her children, but all of her nieces and nephews and anyone that crossed her path. She was a role model for her family and friends. She will truly be missed by all who experienced being in her presence.
Mrs. Sterling was employed with the Bryan Independent School District for many years. She later transitioned to the Bryan Daily Eagle newspaper. She retired after 30 years of dedicated services.
Mrs. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband James Sterling; son Cleveland Sterling; daughter Rita Sterling; grandson Joshua Benford and granddaughter Kiara Benford; five sisters: Alice Wilbert (Joe), Katherine Langston, Bobbie Jones; Eliza Wilson (Herman) and Linda Robertson (Jimmie); five brothers: Peter Hunter (Stelle), Bennie Joe Hunter (Stella), Jeffery Hunter (Anna), Freddie Hunter (Alma) and Ernest Hunter Sr. (Brenda).
She was preceded in death by her parents Peter Hunter Sr. and Lula Grace Brisby- Hunter, sister; Charlie Mae Lott and brothers; Frank James Hunter and Greg Jerkins Sr.
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