Lena Mae Irby Hunter's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Lena Mae Irby Hunter

March 12, 1939 - July 4, 2025 (86 years old)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Lena Mae Irby Hunter's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Small's Mortuary & Cremation Services, Inc.

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Lena Mae Irby Hunter

March 12, 1939 - July 4, 2025 (86 years old)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Lena Mae Irby Hunter Obituary

We bid farewell to Lena Mae Irby Hunter of Chattanooga, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 4, 2025 at the age of 86. Lena touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lena Mae Irby Hunter to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Monroe Irby Sr. and Ethel Bates Irby; her husband Jimmie L. Hunter Sr.; and her brother Monroe Irby Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Jimmie L. Hunter Jr. of Mobile, Alabama, Michael J. Hunter Sr. (Shirley) of Mobile, Alabama, Anthony B. Hunter of Mobile, Alabama, Shedrick L. Hunter of Mobile, Alabama and Angelica Hunter-Abrams (Jermaine) of Mobile, Alabama; her grandchild Jimiyu Hunter of Euclid, Ohio; her children, Kenya Grady of Detroit, Michigan, Tiara of Mobile, Alabama., Henshaw of Mobile, Alabama., Christopher Jones of Mobile, Alabama., Noah Abrams of Mobile, Alabama., Kingston Abrams of Mobile, Alabama., Rakim Abrams (Tempestt) of Mobile, Alabama. and LaJalen Osburn (Brittany) of Mobile, Alabama.; her great grandchildren, TaCora Howell of Detroit, Michigan, Jimiya Hunter of Detroit, Michigan, Jennica Hunter of Detroit, Michigan, Jason Sharpe of Detroit, Michigan, Jameer Hunter of Detroit, Michigan, Jamila Atwood of Euclid, Ohio, Raelynn Abrams of Mobile, Alabama., Harmon'i Abrams of Mobile, Alabama. and Jaeleigh Osburn of Mobile, Alabama.; her great great grandchildren, Azyla Hunter, Brayden Hunter of Euclid, Ohio and Journee Hunter of Detroit, Michigan.; her siblings, Rosie White (Clemon Sr.) of Selma, Alabama, Edith Pritchett (Speedy) of Selma, Alabama, Minnie Moseley (Larry Sr.) of Selma, Alabama, Herbet Irby of Detroit, Michigan, Mary Smith (Charles Sr.) of Detroit, Michigan, Shirley Moore (Lorenzo Sr.) of Canton, Michigan, Lorenzo Irby (Veneita) of Romulus, Michigan, Barbara Palmer (Joe) of Redford, Michigan and Palmer Irby of Chattanooga, Tennessee.; and her siblings-in-law, Geraldine Irby of Montgomery, Barbara Hunter of Selma, Alabama and Henry Hunter (Deborah) of Detroit, Michigan. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Small's Mortuary & Cremation Services, Inc.



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Fri

July 11

Visitation

Small's Mortuary - Mobile
950 S Broad St, Mobile, AL 36603

Sat

July 12

Visitation

Mt. Sinai MB Church-Mobile
860 S Warren St, Mobile, AL 36603

Sat

July 12

Funeral service

Mt. Sinai MB Church-Mobile
860 S Warren St, Mobile, AL 36603

Mon

July 14

Burial

Irby's Memorial Garden

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