Mary Ellen Hunter, 92, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Barling. She was born May 20, 1928 in Paris, AR to the late James and Eliza Butler. She retired from New Haven Nursing Home in Van Buren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Hunter and a daughter, Erma Ruth Hunter.
She is survived by her daughter, Regita Moses and husband Ricky of Van Buren; three sons, Ricky Hunter and wife Yvonne of Mountainburg, Dennis Hunter and wife JoAnn of Mansfield, and Lanny Hunter of Kibler; a sister, Martha Beckham of Van Buren; six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Viewing will be 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.