Rolana Grace (Templeton) Hunter

Rolana Grace Hunter, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Rolana was born November 24, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Roland Templeton and Eva (Wagster) Templeton.  On October 12, 1974, Rolana married Lindell Hunter, in Poplar Bluff.

She enjoyed interior decorating, cooking for her family, gardening, sewing, and learning about the generations before her through genealogy; she especially enjoyed seeing the country with her husband while he was an over the road truck driver.  Rolana was a nurse in Poplar Bluff for over 35 years.  She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.  She adored her family especially her nieces and nephews.  Rolana loved animals especially her three dogs: Charlie, Saddie, and Bandit.

Rolana is survived by her daughter: Pamela Talbot of Poplar Bluff; one sister: Lois Adler of Alden; and one grandson: Tyler Koenig.  Rolana was proceeded in death by her parents: Roland and Eva Templeton; one sister Bonnie Brady; and one grandson Joseph Hall IV.  A host of family and friends also survive.

Rolana will be laid to rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Poplar Bluff Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home of Poplar Bluff are assisting in all arrangements.

Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis Facebook page.