Christina Hunt Lopez

Christina Ann Hunt - Lopez, or Christy, as she was known by friends and family, was born into the loving home of Tommie and Christine Hunt, of Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on October 16th 1973. She departed this sod, bound for her heavenly home on November 2nd 2022. Christy attended Dixie County Schools and graduated from Dixie County High School in the Class of 1991. She continued her education in the Accounting program at the College of Central Florida in Ocala, where she had a scholarship to play softball. Her love for softball began at a very young age and she never looked back, playing for over 15 years. Her love for softball and baseball continued into her 23 year umpiring and officiating career, where she gave back to the sports she loved. Christy umpired softball at levels ranging from tee-ball and machine pitch all the way up to high school and college showcase softball. Christy was particularly proud of her involvement with Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball. She was chosen multiple times to officiate the Babe Ruth World Series, which were held at various locations across the Eastern United States. Christy was also involved in umpiring Babe Ruth baseball and softball or umpire scheduling, which she did for multiple local Babe Ruth leagues for many years. She continued to live and enjoy life to the fullest, despite her battle with cancer, a horrific disease that she battled fearlessly for over 5 years. She fought hard to overcome numerous odds, much to the amazement of her doctors and care team. Her will to live and care for those she loved was ever strong and she fought to continue to do so until the end. Christy loved music, her plants and flowers, and was an animal lover, caring for her cats, dogs, chickens, ducks and donkey for as long as she was able. Her favorite colors were orange, pink and blue. She was “the glue” that held her family together. She loved to bake, cook, and do yard work. She was truly a woman of varied hobbies and interests. She loved the beach, the mountains and traveling; you name it, she was on board! She will be missed immensely but will be forever cherished in our hearts. Christy is survived by her parents, Tommie and Christine Hunt. Christy is also survived by her children, Alex Churchill, Kaylan Churchill, Breanna Churchill, and Colton Lopez, her fiancé Lenny Fox, her grandchildren Kayden Hunt, Zander Churchill and Landyn Churchill, her grandmother Hazel Pyle, brother Jason (Melissa) Hunt, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Christy is preceded in death by her grandparents PK Hunt, Francis Hart, and Annie Lee & Oris O’Steen. Funeral services for Christy will be held 1:00 PM Monday, November 7, 2022 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel. Interment will follow at the Butler Cemetery in Horseshoe Beach, Florida. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Christina Hunt Lopez

October 16, 1973 - November 2, 2022