Mary Ann Hunt

Mary Ann Hunt, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2025. She was born Mary Ann Bejoes on December 6, 1932 in Coffeyville, KS to George P. and Rachel Mary Crank Bejoes. She moved with her family to Wichita Falls, TX in 1936, where she attended public schools and graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1948. She later attended Midwestern University, where she became a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Her studies included Accounting and Business Law. She became a legal secretary for Jones, Parish & Fillmore Attorneys in 1951. In 1956 she went to work for Lofton Oil Company, advancing to Office Manager in 1968. She continued her work in all aspects of Oil & Gas Accounting for W.A. Lofton until her retirement in 1994. During those 38 years, she was an active member of the Wichita Falls Desk & Derrick Club. She married Grandin E. (Joe) Hunt on April 12, 1963, and together they lived an adventurous and fun filled life for 21 years, until his death in 1984. Mary Ann loved to play Bridge, which she learned to play in high school with her dearest friends. She continued to play for 70 years and played in several groups after her retirement. She also enjoyed playing Mahjong. She was a Life Member of the Wichita Falls Woman's Forum, acting as the Secretary/Treasurer for several years. She was part of their Garden and Gourmet Clubs, as well. And she loved being a member of the Symphony League and attending all their events with her friends. She was also an active member of First Methodist Church of Wichita Falls and the Fidelis Sunday School Class for many years. She moved to Lubbock in 2019 to be near her daughter, and then she became a member of First Christian Church of Lubbock. Her other hobbies included traveling, needlepoint, sewing and cooking. She had the pleasure of taking many trips abroad and even cruised a few times. She was well known for, and often asked to bring her famous Lemon Curd Tarts and Butterscotch Cinnamon Rolls to all her group meetings. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her mother and father, husband Joe Hunt, and sister Helen Lee Bejoes Porter. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Elizabeth Evans and husband Jim of Ransom Canyon, TX, granddaughter Suzanne Adkins of Lubbock, grandson Hunter Adkins and wife Mary Ashley of Madison, MS, and great-grandson Eli DeFord, also of Lubbock. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to UMC Hospice 4406-6th Street, Suite 200, Lubbock, Texas 79416.

Mary Ann Hunt

December 6, 1932 - September 9, 2025