LAURA ROSS HUNKELE

Seneca, SC — Laura Ross Hunkele, 79, of Seneca, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. She was married to Joel Philip Hunkele.

 

A native of Walhalla, SC, Mrs. Hunkele was the daughter of the late Cecil Bergeron and Mary Catherine Brandt Ross. She was a retired systems analyst at IBM and a long-time librarian at Clemson University.

 

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hunkele is survived by her brother: Cecil Brandt Ross of Gilbertown, AL; sisters: Elizabeth Ross Mann of Clemson, SC and Jeanne Ross Neal of Graham, NC; nieces and nephews: Sandy Brandt Owens (Larry) of Westminster, SC, Jackie Brandt of Houston, TX, Hugh BenDavid Meade (Tammy) of Oklahoma, Jeanne Rivenbark (Sean) of North Carolina, Russel Grant Neal (Eleni) of North Carolina, and Teddi Neal (JD) of North Carolina; stepson: David Hunkele (Brooke); and stepdaughters: Pamela Russell, Lisa Hazlett (John), and Wendy Martinez (Reuben).

 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hunkele was preceded in death by brothers: Hugh Henry Ross, Orville Ross, Redic Ross, and Jimmy Brandt; and sisters: Mildred Keturah Heath, Edith Ross Gorman, and Margaret Irma Ross.

 

A family service will follow at a later date.

 

Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 124, 319 Kenneth St., Walhalla, SC 29691.

 

The family is at their respective homes. Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.