Sarah Irene Hunter
March 5, 1947 -
July 26, 2017

Visitation

July 28, 2017
5:00 until 8:00 PM

Service 

July 29, 2017
1:00 PM

Interment

Obituary

Funeral service for Sarah Irene Hunter, age 70, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Don Hackney officiating. Burial to follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Hunter passed away on July 26, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Hunter was a native of Madison County, AL, and daughter of the late Eldridge and Beatrice Swinford. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Hill Church of God.

Survivors include her husband, Raybon “Shorty” Hunter; sons, Charles (Allison) Hunter and Randall (Emily) Hunter; daughter, Tammy (Doug) Ogle; brother, Jackie (Carolyn) Swinford all of Fayetteville, TN; grandchildren, Lee (Mary) Ogle, Logan Ogle, Lauren, Katie, Chasidy, Landon, Taylor and Kylie Hunter, Miller, Madison, and Meg Baggett; and one great-granddaughter, Ava Ogle. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy and Ralph Swinford.

Visitation with the family will be held Friday, July 28, 2017 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 470, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Sarah Irene Hunter.

Video Services

19 Comments

  1. Landon

    You were the best Granma

    Reply
  2. Brenda Gibson

    Irene was a kind and beautiful person who served as a shining example to all around her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her wonderful family.

    Reply
  3. STEPHANIE SHARP

    Shorty, Tammy and Family,
    I was so devastated to hear of Mrs. Hunter’s passing. From reading other tributes it seems she may have been sick for a while. Living in GA I don’t always hear of these things. She was a wonderful lady as you all already know. I still tell everyone about her T-cakes she would bring me on Christmas Eve at the bank, they were the BEST! The world has lost a truly amazing lady! Please know you are all in my prayers!

    Reply
  4. Foster and Nancy Winkler

    Irene always had such a sweet, gentle spirit. She fought a good fight through the long journey of illness. Your support as a Family gives the witness of the love you shared! May God comfort you during this time of grieving! Love and Prayers ,

    Reply
  5. Linda M Edmiston

    Tammy, Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

    Reply
  6. Michelle Tucker Howard

    I remember Ms Irene my whole life, as she was wherever Tammy and Charles were….Charles was my classmate and I remember her rooting him on at all his ballgames. I am soo sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  7. Sandy and Greg Slinkard

    I am so sorry your wife/mother of your children has been called by GOD to help HIM in HIS home. I rejoice she is with GOD and morn her having to leave her earthly family.

    Reply
  8. Jack & June Towry

    Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you.
    Our cousin can now rest in peace.

    Reply
  9. Gary and Brenda Badenhop

    Raybon and family,
    We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Irene was a sweet lady, and I know she was a wonderful wife and mother. Please find comfort in your good memories. God Bless You.

    Reply
  10. Carol and George Cooper,. Sebring. FL.

    Deepest sympathy and Condolences.

    Reply
  11. Larry and Lisa Posey

    So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

    Reply
  12. Rhonda Wilbanks

    Ms Irene was always such a kind and peaceful sprit, I will miss our talks. R.I.P

    Reply
  13. Tommy and Jane Graham

    We are currently in Florida, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Ms. Irene was a gracious lady and demonstrated her unwavering faith. May you feel God’s presence and love in the days ahead.

    Reply
  14. Robin Shelton

    Oh how I will miss seeing Irene out and about. There was a time when she and Shorty visited us almost every Sunday. She was one of the kindest women I’ve ever known. My heart hurts for the family but no more than it hurt for the pain and suffering such a wonderful lady had to endure. Rest In Peace sweet Irene.

    Reply
  15. Amy Slone

    So sorry to this wonderful family! My prayers for peace and comfort are being sent up for all of you.

    Reply
  16. Anne Flynn Beddingfield

    I extend my deepest condolences for Irene. She was a beautiful lady, neighbor and friend to me and my family. I am praying for the sweet family during this difficult time. May she forever rest in peace.

    Reply
  17. Billy and Cindy Langford, Frances Gibson and vera Stewart

    A precious lady that fought the good fight and we loved her -a good neighbor and friend-praying God will comfort you all at this time

    Reply
  18. Kathy Sanders

    Irene was such a beautiful person inside and out. Never saw her without that smile. Rest in peace precious cousin, know that you are loved. Prayers for the family.

    Reply
  19. Reba Seals

    Irene was one of those beautiful souls who just made you feel good to be around her. I’m so sorry her life has been cut far too short. My prayers are with your family

    Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Memories

19 Comments

  1. Landon

    You were the best Granma

    Reply
  2. Brenda Gibson

    Irene was a kind and beautiful person who served as a shining example to all around her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her wonderful family.

    Reply
  3. STEPHANIE SHARP

    Shorty, Tammy and Family,
    I was so devastated to hear of Mrs. Hunter’s passing. From reading other tributes it seems she may have been sick for a while. Living in GA I don’t always hear of these things. She was a wonderful lady as you all already know. I still tell everyone about her T-cakes she would bring me on Christmas Eve at the bank, they were the BEST! The world has lost a truly amazing lady! Please know you are all in my prayers!

    Reply
  4. Foster and Nancy Winkler

    Irene always had such a sweet, gentle spirit. She fought a good fight through the long journey of illness. Your support as a Family gives the witness of the love you shared! May God comfort you during this time of grieving! Love and Prayers ,

    Reply
  5. Linda M Edmiston

    Tammy, Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

    Reply
  6. Michelle Tucker Howard

    I remember Ms Irene my whole life, as she was wherever Tammy and Charles were….Charles was my classmate and I remember her rooting him on at all his ballgames. I am soo sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  7. Sandy and Greg Slinkard

    I am so sorry your wife/mother of your children has been called by GOD to help HIM in HIS home. I rejoice she is with GOD and morn her having to leave her earthly family.

    Reply
  8. Jack & June Towry

    Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you.
    Our cousin can now rest in peace.

    Reply
  9. Gary and Brenda Badenhop

    Raybon and family,
    We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Irene was a sweet lady, and I know she was a wonderful wife and mother. Please find comfort in your good memories. God Bless You.

    Reply
  10. Carol and George Cooper,. Sebring. FL.

    Deepest sympathy and Condolences.

    Reply
  11. Larry and Lisa Posey

    So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

    Reply
  12. Rhonda Wilbanks

    Ms Irene was always such a kind and peaceful sprit, I will miss our talks. R.I.P

    Reply
  13. Tommy and Jane Graham

    We are currently in Florida, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Ms. Irene was a gracious lady and demonstrated her unwavering faith. May you feel God’s presence and love in the days ahead.

    Reply
  14. Robin Shelton

    Oh how I will miss seeing Irene out and about. There was a time when she and Shorty visited us almost every Sunday. She was one of the kindest women I’ve ever known. My heart hurts for the family but no more than it hurt for the pain and suffering such a wonderful lady had to endure. Rest In Peace sweet Irene.

    Reply
  15. Amy Slone

    So sorry to this wonderful family! My prayers for peace and comfort are being sent up for all of you.

    Reply
  16. Anne Flynn Beddingfield

    I extend my deepest condolences for Irene. She was a beautiful lady, neighbor and friend to me and my family. I am praying for the sweet family during this difficult time. May she forever rest in peace.

    Reply
  17. Billy and Cindy Langford, Frances Gibson and vera Stewart

    A precious lady that fought the good fight and we loved her -a good neighbor and friend-praying God will comfort you all at this time

    Reply
  18. Kathy Sanders

    Irene was such a beautiful person inside and out. Never saw her without that smile. Rest in peace precious cousin, know that you are loved. Prayers for the family.

    Reply
  19. Reba Seals

    Irene was one of those beautiful souls who just made you feel good to be around her. I’m so sorry her life has been cut far too short. My prayers are with your family

    Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *