Edith Newton Wise Hunt, 97, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Ernest S. Newton and Hallie Derr Newton, was born March 26, 1924 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:03amET on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in Campbellsville.   

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church. Edith was a hard worker and former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She later retired from Taylor Regional Hospital. Edith was soft spoken and kind person who loved working in flowers and quilting. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends.

Edith united in marriage to Maurice Wise and he preceded her in death. To this union, 5 sons were born. She later united in marriage to Charles E. Hunt on June 2, 2001 and he preceded her in death on August 11, 2005.

SURVIVORS:

3 sons: R.W. Wise and Lynette of Campbellsville, Everett Wise and Debbie of Shepherdsville and Michael Wise and Chuck Merritt of Norfolk, Virginia

5 grandchildren: Chuck Wise of Elizabethtown, Brandon Wise and Jenna of Connecticut, Brian Wise and Angie and Terry Wise of Louisville and Christi Kidwell and Chris of Campbellsville

5 great-grandchildren: Cass Kidwell, Cole Kidwell, Clark Kidwell, Logan Wise and Chip Wise

Special niece: Brenda (Richard) Page of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews and many other relatives & friends

She was preceded in death by two sons: Charles Wise and Jerry Wise and one brother, Malcolm Newton.

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VISITATION: Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 11:00am-2:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jason Keltner

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLE OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.