Sue Carolyn Young Hunt, 84, of Gravelly, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on February 9, 2026, at her home. Sue was born on January 22, 1942, in Gravelly, Arkansas, to Lonnie O. Young and Allie Loretta (Thompson) Young. She grew up in the Gravelly area and spent her life rooted in the same close-knit community, never straying far from the land, people, and traditions that shaped her heart.
Sue and Bob were married for 52 years. Together they raised two girls and her favorite baby boy for 64 years and later becoming cherished grandparents and great-grandparents.
She was an active member of Nola Church of Christ and lived her faith through kindness and service. Sue enjoyed fishing, fox hunting, tending her flowers, and keeping her hummingbird feeders full. She especially loved cooking for her family and was known as an excellent cook whose meals were made with love and meant to be shared.
Above all else, Sue’s greatest joy was her family. Her home was a place of comfort, good food, and open hearts.
Sue is survived by her children, whom she loved: Robert Michael Hunt of Gravelly, Arkansas; Trena Russell and her husband Danny of Russellville, Arkansas; and Michelle Mitchell and her husband Chris of Bauxite, Arkansas. She was a proud grandmother to Seth Hunt, Grace Hunt, Niki Schluterman (Curtis), Dusten Russell (Lili), Kyle Myers (Candie), Dustin Lynch, and Ty Lynch (Andrea), and a deeply devoted great-grandmother to Brooklyn Canada, Kinley Canada, Kyler Canada, Logan Schluterman, Nadeline Yang, Nathaniel Yang, Daniella Russell, Dominic Russell, Christina Owens, and Stephen Owens.
Sue shared a lifelong, special bond with her sisters: Ann Copeland; Judy Wilson (Dale); Frankie Cramer (Art); and Linda Young. They were not just sisters, but close friends who shared countless memories, conversations, laughter, and unwavering support for one another throughout their lives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Hunt, who passed in 2013; her parents; and her brothers-in-law, Fred Copeland and William R. Young, also known as “Doc.”
A private memorial celebration of life will be held at a later date.
