Wanda "Petie" Lee Hunter

Wanda "Petie" Lee (Eihausen) Hunter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Born on February 21, 1942, in East Alton, IL, she was the cherished daughter of the late Earl and Gayle (Kelley) Eihausen.

Petie is survived by her three loving children: Kelley Middleton and her husband David of Edwardsville, IL; Cole Hunter of Edwardsville, IL; and Erin Carpenter and her husband Daniel of St. Louis, MO. She was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren: Bradley Middleton and his wife Jennifer of San Antonio, TX; Ryleigh Hunter of Edwardsville, IL; London Carpenter of St. Louis, MO; Quinn Middleton of Edwardsville, IL; Preston Carpenter of St. Louis, MO; and Marlie Hunter of Edwardsville, IL. Additionally, she leaves behind three great-grandchildren: Noah, Ellie, and Gracyn, numerous beloved nieces and nephews, and her brother, Raymond Eihausen and his wife Leslie of San Antonio, TX.

In addition to her parents, Petie was preceded in death by her sister, Earlene Harrison, and her husband Don.

Petie was a vibrant presence in her community, actively participating in various organizations such as the Edwardsville Junior Service, Madison County Genealogy, Master Bridge Player, Girl Scouts, Room Mother, and Ala Teen. A talented seamstress and paint/chalk artist, Petie’s creative talents were well-known. She loved exploring local attractions and was a devoted lifetime member of the St. Louis Art Museum.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Liberty Prairie Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL. The family kindly requests that memorials be made to Liberty Prairie Cemetery.  Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
 

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