Madge Hunt

Madge Hunt, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Madge was born on December 19, 1931 to Thurman Templeman and Della (Sykes) Pollard in Blue Ball, Arkansas. Madge was a devout Christian. She loved the Lord and was virtuous woman. She was a member of Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas.

Madge was married to the love of her life, Thurman Hunt, for 68 marvelous years before Thurman went on to Heaven to wait for her. Together they raised four amazing children and played a huge role in the lives of their grandchildren, great grandchildren and she was the best mom and granny. Madge enjoyed singing while listening to good old Christian hymns and always had a smile on her face. She loved people, hearing their laughter and enjoyed having family time. Madge had a warm heart and was a kind caring person. She loved being at church, singing, listening to good preaching and helping out with the church dinners. She was a fabulous cook and enjoyed sharing meals with her family. She made it a point to talk to each of her children daily. She was a spit fire full of zest and enjoyed life to the fullest. The memories made with her loved ones will forever be treasured by each of them.

Madge leaves behind to cherish her memory her four children: Linda Fowler of Waldron, Arkansas; Ricky Hunt and wife Betty of Waldron, Arkansas; Pam Burke and husband Chris of Wickes, Arkansas; and Kay Elliott and husband Matt of Perryville, Arkansas. Granny will forever remain in the hearts of her nine grandchildren: Weston Burke, Calvin Morrow, Nickey Hunt, Dana Tomlin, April McDaniel, Sonya Hale, Stacy Fowler, Sabrina Ison, and Josh Fowler; a host of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Madge is also survived by one brother in law, Billy Wallace of Danville, Arkansas. Madge will be missed by all that knew her and the many lives whom she impacted including a host of extended family, friends, neighbors and loved ones.

Madge was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Hunt; her parents Thurman Templeman and Della Pollard, and her siblings: LT Pollard, Lonnie Pollard, Bobby Pollard, Roy Templeman, Rose May Howell, Ann Holmes, Ethelene Garner, Fay Stockton, Sue Wilkins, Rex Pollard, Troy Templeman, baby sister Darlene Pollard, daughter in law Beverly Hunt, and two son in laws: Bob Fowler and Ray Morrow. 

Madge's life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Chris Burke and Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Hunt Cemetery in Blue Ball, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Madge's pallbearers will be Weston Burke, Stacy Fowler, Calvin Morrow, Josh Fowler, Nickey Hunt and William Hunt.