Mary Kathleen Hunt, or as everyone lovingly called her, “Kathleen,” left us for a better party on December 8, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on October 11, 1936, to Nason Boyd and Opal Kathleen Murphy in rural Mississippi, back when things moved a little slower. On May 7, 1953, she tied the knot with William “Billy” Pilot Hunt, kicking off over 50 years of love, travel, and laughter. Billy, no doubt waiting with a wink and smile, preceded her in death in November 2006.
Kathleen is survived by her children: Daughter Sherry Jean Davis and her husband Jim of Ackerman, MS., Son Warren Dale Hunt and his wife Debbie of Hobbs, NM., Son Daniel Lee Hunt and his wife Karole of Hobbs, NM.
She loved her grandchildren dearly: Tamera Davis of Ackerman, MS., Matthew Hunt of Victoria, TX.,
Aaron Hunt and his wife Emily of Canyon, TX., Thomas Hunt and his wife Andrea of Amarillo, TX.,
Amanda Miller and her husband Steven of Ackerman, MS., Billy Davis and his wife Jennifer of Huntsville, AL., Amber Hunt McKinney of Austin, TX., Alex Hunt of Austin, TX.
She also leaves behind a rowdy bunch of great-grandchildren: Tyler (wife Amber), Danae, Zyon, Hayden, Alyson (husband Miles), Patrik, Elijah, Jacob, Peyton, Tate, Isabel, Owen, Abe, and Hudson. And just to make sure she stayed on her toes, her great-great-grandchildren Ethan and Evelyn brought even more joy (and noise) into her life.
Kathleen’s extended family includes her cousin Marlene Dean of Ackerman, MS, friend and partner-in-crime, Audrey Curry of Midland, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy, her parents, her two brothers, her sister, and her daughter-in-law Pam, who are all enjoying a heavenly reunion right about now.
Kathleen was a loving wife, mother, and cherished Meemaw to her many family members and always enjoyed a time spent with loved ones wherever it took place. Kathleen had a wonderful laugh. She was caring and thoughtful often sending $10 checks in a variety of celebratory cards. She enjoyed the holidays and rarely missed a birthday or holiday with a landline phone call or visit. She enjoyed a house full of family playing board games, putting together puzzles, and of course a room full of laughter. She loved to shop… rarely missing a sale at the department store, armed with coupons and a giggle, ready to snag a deal. Kathleen enjoyed working in the yard—her flower beds bloomed well, and her home décor always had a splash of nature’s beauty and red birds…many red birds.
She and Billy shared a love for travel, road-tripping across North America and escaping to the Caribbean islands. But whether she was on an island or in her living room, Kathleen never missed an opportunity to gather people for a good time.
A proud resident of the Permian Basin, Kathleen worked at Clay Desta and Olan Mills, charming many with her sense of humor and willingness to work hard. She was a longtime member of Bellview Baptist Church, where she found peace in her faith and the saving grace of Jesus Christ. No matter where life took her, Kathleen’s spirit remained determined.
Kathleen had a zeal for life. She could light up a room or phone call with her infectious laugh, always reminding us tell our loved ones that we loved them. While we’ll miss her stories, and her way of making you feel heard and loved, we’ll carry her loving spirit with us.
Visitation will be held at Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home in Midland, TX, on Wednesday, December 11. Funeral Services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Saturday December 14 at 10AM. Interment will follow the service at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman. MS. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS is in charge of local arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation in Kathleen’s memory to a church, charity, or scholarship fund that brings you joy—like she did.
