Virginia Wilma Hunter

Virginia Wilma Hunter, 90, passed away at her home in Ozark on September 1, 2024. Born September 8, 1933, at Red Star, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Arvil and Vada (Hammond) Yates and widow of Ralph Hunter, who preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her brother Howard Yates in 2000. Virginia was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ozark (now First Church Ozark), and she loved her church family. She served as an elder, Sunday School Secretary and Treasurer of the Women’s Association and Memorial Fund. She was a volunteer and Treasurer for the Community Thrift Shop as well as the Ozark/Altus Council of Churches. A graduate of Oark High School, she served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Oark Alumni Association and was included in the Hall of Honor due to her many years of service. She worked many years for the federal government and retired from the USDA Forest Service Job Corps at Cass. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and served as Treasurer for the local chapter. She was also a member of the TTT Society, serving as Treasurer for several years. She volunteered with AARP tax assistance and at the local food pantry. In addition to her many volunteer activities, Virginia enjoyed playing golf and traveling. She visited all 50 U.S. states and many other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, and Russia. Survivors include five nephews: John Yates and wife Charlotte of Little Rock, Jeff Yates and wife Danica of Little Rock, Greg Yates and wife Candace of Marietta, GA, John Hunter of Mulberry and Tommy Hunter of Mulberry, her sister-in-law Billie Yates of Farmington, and numerous cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Shaffer Funeral Home, 2315 West Commercial Street in Ozark with Brother Steve Sawrie officiating. Visitation will immediately precede the service at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Highway 64 West in Ozark. Serving as pallbearers will be John Yates, Jeff Yates, Greg Yates, James Yates, Rex Anderson and Terence Kramer. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be John Hunter, Lucky Cannon, Stan Ott, Lonnie Turner and Randy Hillard. The family would like to thank her wonderful neighbors and compassionate caregivers who helped Virginia stay in her home with her beloved cat Thomas when her health declined. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Church Ozark, P.O. Box 514, Ozark, AR 72949, Vera Lloyd Home (www.veralloyd.org), or Freewill Cemetery (resting place of Virginia’s parents and brother), 4207 Meadows Ct., Harrison, AR 72601.

Virginia Wilma Hunter

September 8, 1933 - September 1, 2024