Alice Hunnicutt

Alice Jeanette Hunnicutt, of Terrell, TX, passed away on October 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at her home. Alice was born on October 29, 1937 in the Hiram community of Terrell, Texas to Phillip Angus and Hattie Aleene McDaniel, both of whom met her in Heaven along with her beloved husband of over 50 years, Kent Hunnicutt. Alice was well known in the Terrell area as “The Driver's License Lady!” For more than 25 years, she was a dedicated clerk at the local Department of Public Safety where she not only ran the office, but she was known by all as the go-to person for anything driver’s license related. She was also the first female official to administer driving tests in the state of Texas. But to really get to the heart of who Alice was, you would have to look no further than her family and the way she enjoyed the simple life. Growing up on the McDaniel farm, she found a love for agriculture and horticulture which she enjoyed throughout her lifetime. Always the green thumb, she surrounded herself with the beauty of flowers and plants. This often included using them for homemaking purposes such as meals, jams, and canned goods. One of her favorite farm pastimes was sitting together shelling purple hull peas with friends and family. A few of her favorite memories include fishing, cross country motorcycles trips, camping, all things travel, 42 games and reading. In all her travels, she enjoyed collecting unique pieces of jewelry. Alice had a deep connection with animals, her favorites being eagles, hummingbirds, and cats. She was a dedicated animal rights philanthropist, and her beloved cats will live on as a reminder for us all to care for God’s creatures. Alice enjoyed using her creative skills to make beautiful paintings and other handicrafts. She was also quite the seamstress and would make many of her children and grandchildren’s clothing. However, she also greatly enjoyed shopping trips with her granddaughters. The family will cherish the many quilts that she has gifted them throughout the years. Alice loved many things, but her greatest love was that of her Savior, Jesus. Those left to cherish Alice's memories are her daughter, Rhonda Joiner; son, Kevin Kent; stepchildren, Kimberly Schlener and husband Dave, Scott Hunnicutt and wife Carrie, and Kelly Hunnicutt and wife Stacey. Also left to carry on her loving legacy are 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, Billy McDaniel; along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will receive guests at a Visitation from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., and a Funeral Service for Alice will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024 at First Missionary Baptist Church in Terrell, Texas, followed by an interment at Locust Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Terrell Animal Alliance, 13802 Sarah Lane, Terrell, Texas 75161.

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Alice Hunnicutt

October 29, 1937 - October 7, 2024