Ellen Marie McKinney Hunter, 74, has left this realm on January 27, 2026. She was a mother, naunie (grandmother), great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Preceded in death by husband Ronnie Joe Hunter, father Clifford Thomas McKinney, and mother Shirley Jaunita McKinney.

Survived by daughter Kimberly Jarrett (Tony Jarrett). Two sisters, Jeanne Lee Rye (BIL Charlie Rye), Thea Ilene Poage (BIL Benny Poage), and one brother, Thomas Edward McKinney (SIL Karen McKinney). Granddaughters Autumn McCargo (Marquis McCargo) and Ciara Metz (Justin Richardson). Great-grandchildren, Adonis McCargo and Amarii McCargo. One aunt, Joyce Humphrey. One niece, Mandy McKinney, two nephews, Thomas McKinney and CW Rye, and several cousins.

Ellen will be truly missed. Her time here with us was not long enough. She had a big heart with lots of love to give and always enjoyed the simplest things in life. She loved plants and decorating, a love that was passed down for generations. She was also an animal lover and thought it was her responsibility to feed all the stray animals, including skunks and possums. One of her favorite things to do was take her little dog, Harley, out shopping. She had a goofy side that not many people got to see. She was never afraid to just be herself. Ellen could watch Titanic on repeat or sit and yell at the TV while watching politics. TV was another one of her favorite things.

She leaves behind many loved ones, and we will all be sure to continue to carry her memory with us.