Amber Hunter

It is with profound sadness that the family of Amber Lee Ann Hunter announce her unexpected passing on July 17, 2023, at 44 years of age. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ira “Skip” Hunter and Doris Romaine Saunders.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Justin Jeremiah Spearman; devoted friend and ‘Godmother,’ Judy Cooper; sisters Meagan (Kelvin Spearman) Saunders-Spearman and Lauren Hunt; nephew, Gabriel Spearman; nieces Naomi Hunt, Leara Spearman, and Sadie Spearman; stepfather, Wayne Saunders; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Amber was born in Richmond and raised in Beaverdam, Virginia, where she attended Ebenezer Baptist Church. She attended Patrick Henry High School followed by J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, where she received her associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She then moved to Las Vegas for adventure, before returning to Richmond in 2020 where she joined Transformation Church RVA, led by Pastor Carl Peyton.

Amber enjoyed traveling the world, particularly via cruise ship, and recently returned from a trip across the Caribbean. Professionally, she was a diligent and dedicated Personal Care Assistant who enjoyed helping people most in need.

Amber never met a stranger. She was kind and generous and truly had the best of intentions (though sometimes her execution fell short). She enjoyed shopping, watching movies, and living life to the fullest on her terms. She had finally caught her stride when a heart attack tragically cut her life short.

Her presence will be greatly missed. She had a beautiful smile, a memorable presence, an ability to make people’s day brighter just by walking into the room, and a heart full of love. Her spirit and legacy live on through her beautiful son, ‘Jay.’

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Amber's name to the American Heart Association or to the Ebenezer Baptist Church scholarship ministry.

“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow... I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life”... I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
~ Maya Angelou