of Little Rock, AR

May 23, 1940 - January 10, 2024

Kay Gunter didn't have FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) because she wouldn't dream of missing out. If there wasn't a good party to go to, she threw one. And if you didn't have a place to watch the big game or spend the holidays, she insisted you come to her house.

Amelda Kay Gunter was born May 23, 1940 in Chattanooga, TN. She died in the early hours of January 10, 2024 at Arkansas Hospice at CHI St. Vincent in Little Rock. Kay loved her family, her friends, the Arkansas Razorbacks and those sweet Manning boys (Peyton and Eli). Please don't ask us to list these in order of her affection. Some feelings might get hurt.

Kay Gunter was a devoted parent, patron and later an employee in the Little Rock School District. She served as principal's secretary at Hall High School under Principals Barnhouse, Bradford and Anderson. She finished her career as Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. The annual, unofficial LRSD Christmas party Kay hosted at her house for nearly twenty years was the stuff of legend.

In retirement, Kay never missed an opportunity to hop on a plane to Florida for a visit with her son or jump in a car with friends for a road trip to see the Razorbacks play. She loved attending the Little Rock Touchdown Club during football season.

But her children and particularly her one and only grandchild, Sam, were the source of her deepest joy. She took great pride in their accomplishments, willed them through their struggles and delighted in their presence.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Amelda and Ivan Waller and her husband, Sam Gunter (2003). She is survived by her children, Steve Gunter (Debbie), Orlando, FL; Tracy Jackson (Tim) Little Rock; grandson, Samuel Gunter Jackson, New York, NY and the Golden Girls as well as other friends too numerous to mention here.

Kay will be remembered and celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13th at Little Rock's Second Presbyterian Church. A visitation for family and guests will follow the service. Kay's family is most appreciative of the kindness and support of the Second Presbyterian family and Don Cooper of Roller Funeral Homes.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com