Callie Elois Hunt

May 16, 1932 - May 29, 2020

Callie Elois Hunt, age 88, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home in East Peoria surrounded by her family. She was born on May 16, 1932 in Florence, Alabama to William S. and Martha (Hughes) Vines. She married George T. Hunt on October 8, 1949 in Iuka, Mississippi. Callie is survived by her husband George of East Peoria; sons, Steven (Sherie) Hunt of Highpoint, NC and Philip Joel Hunt of Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren, Seth Hunt who is stationed in Chesapeake, VA and Stephanie Hunt who is enlisted in the United States Air Force; great-granddaughters, Arie, Eva Grace, and Alba; brother, Earl Ray (Nancy) of Washington; and sisters, Earlene of Florida, Betty of Clarksville, TN, and Peggy of Rogersville, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother James. Callie spent more than 35 years as a beautician, working out of a salon in her home. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, where she was a faithful member. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFuneralHome.com.