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https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/dorothy-carter-hunter/full-view.html Dorothy Evelyn Carter Hunter May 25, 1941 - September 7, 2024 Dorothy Evelyn Carter Hunter, a beloved matriarch and lifelong learner, was born on May 25, 1941, at Holy Cross Hospital in Austin, Texas. She was the youngest of 12 children of Tom and Effie Carter, joining her late siblings: James (Jimmy) Carter I, Tom Carter, Jr., Tommie Mae Crawford, Ella Mae Halt Davis, Addie Lee White, James Carter II, Alf Carter, Billy Eugene Carter, H.C. Carter, Johnnie Mae Scott, and Ruth Bernice Moore. An exceptional student, Dorothy began her educational journey at Montopolis Elementary School, continued to Kealing Junior High School, and graduated from L.C. Anderson High School in 1958. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Texas at Austin. In the early 1970’s Austin desegregated its high schools. L.C. Anderson high school was moved to a new location in a different part of town. As a graduate, Dorothy and her classmate Joe Reid were instrumental in forming an association for those who had attended L.C. Anderson. They are the Founders of the "Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Association”. The O.L.C.A.A.A. continues today. A devoted Believer, Dorothy became a member of St. Edwards Baptist Church in Austin at age 12. After relocating to Fort Worth, she continued her spiritual journey before returning to Austin in 1976, where she joined St. Annie A.M.E. Church. As one of the pillars of the assembly, she served tirelessly, holding numerous roles including Church School Teacher, Y.P.D. Director, Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) President, Steward, Trustee, Official Board Secretary, and Church Secretary. She served as Area I chairperson, Central Texas Conference WMS President. She also served as Corresponding and Recording Secretary for the Southwest Texas Conference. Dorothy was a Life Member of the Women’s Missionary Society of the A.M.E. Church. Dorothy dedicated much of her life to community service. She was a charter member of the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at the University of Texas. She later joined the Graduate Chapter while in Ft. Worth. In addition, she was a member of Phi Delta Kappa International Professional Organization and upon returning to Austin, she became a part of the Delta Beta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Her professional journey began at Yeates Drug Store in Austin while she was still in high school and college. She worked for Fort Worth Independent School District from 1963 to 1968 and then at Pioneer American Insurance Co. from 1968 to 1971 as a computer program Dorothy. Dorothy Evelyn Carter Hunter, a beloved matriarch and lifelong learner, was born on May 25, 1941, at Holy Cross Hospital in Austin, Texas. She was the youngest of 12 children of Tom and Effie Carter, joining her late siblings: James (Jimmy) Carter I, Tom Carter, Jr., Tommie Mae Crawford, Ella Mae Halt Davis, Addie Lee White, James Carter II, Alf Carter, Billy Eugene Carter, H.C. Carter, Johnnie Mae Scott, and Ruth Bernice Moore. An exceptional student, Dorothy began her educational journey at Montopolis Elementary School, continued to Kealing Junior High School, and graduated from L.C. Anderson High School in 1958. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Texas at Austin. In the early 1970’s Austin desegregated its high schools. L.C. Anderson high school was moved to a new location in a different part of town. As a graduate, Dorothy and her classmate Joe Reid were instrumental in forming an association for those who had attended L.C. Anderson. They are the Founders of the “Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Association”. The O.L.C.A.A.A. continues today. A devoted Believer, Dorothy became a member of St. Edwards Baptist Church in Austin at age 12. After relocating to Fort Worth, she continued her spiritual journey before returning to Austin in 1976, where she joined St. Annie A.M.E. Church. As one of the pillars of the assembly, she served tirelessly, holding numerous roles including Church School Teacher, Y.P.D. Director, Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) President, Steward, Trustee, Official Board Secretary, and Church Secretary. She served as Area I Chairperson, Central Texas Conference WMS President. She also served as Corresponding and Recording Secretary for the Southwest Texas Conference. Dorothy was a Life Member of the Women’s Missionary Society of the A.M.E. Church. Dorothy dedicated much of her life to community service. She was a charter member of the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at the University of Texas. She later joined the Graduate Chapter while in Ft. Worth. In addition, she was a member of Phi Delta Kappa International Professional Organization and upon returning to Austin, she became a part of the Delta Beta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Her professional journey began at Yeates Drug Store in Austin while she was still in high school and College. She worked for Fort Worth Independent School District from 1963 to 1968 and then at Pioneer American Insurance Co. from 1968 to 1971 as a computer programmer. Dorothy devoted her teaching career to Austin Independent School District, where she taught at Johnston, Lanier, and Crockett High Schools from 1973 to 1989. She tutored for many years serving students in both High School and Jr. High School. In 1990, she joined Huston-Tillotson ematics Professor until her retirement in 2005. Dorothy leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication, remembered by her sons: Duane Terrell Hunter (Tiffany Swingler-Hunter) and Lewis Edward Hunter (Artessa Williams-Hunter and her children, Danny Nipp, Darius Williams-Morgan, Shaytrell Wright, and Cheymar Wright), as well as her grandchildren: Justice Hope Hunter (greatgrandchildren Jasmine and Jocelyn Pitts), Jaxon Sage Hunter, and Jadyn Blake Hunter (their mother, Melanie Laney). She is also survived by her nieces: Linda Moore (great-niece Belinda Simpkins and her son Keitren Simpkins), Barbara Moore (great-nephew Keith Moore and his son Dezlon Moore), Mary Etta Bills (great-nieces Kyeshia Carter, Octavia Carter), and her dearest friend Karen McKnight, who stood by her side until the end. Mr. Dorothy devoted her teaching career to Austin Independent School District, where she taught at Johnston, Lanier, and Crockett High Schools from 1973 to 1989. She tutored for many years serving students in both High School and Jr. High School. In 1990, she joined Huston-Tillotson College (now University), where she served as a Mathematics Professor until her retirement in 2005.

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Dorothy Evelyn Hunter

May 25, 1941 - September 7, 2024