Alaya Richelle Hunter came into this world on Saturday September 21, 2024 and passed later that day. She was born into a loving family, the daughter of Thomas and Amanda (Tucker) Hunter.

She is also survived by her sister, Kaylee Tucker; sister, Alivia Hunter; brother, Thomas Hunter Jr.; grandparents, Les and Marcie Hunter; grandmother, Mary Magerl; grandfather, Gary Tucker; and grandfather, Ed Strode; as well as several Cousins, Aunts and Uncles.

Alaya was preceded in death by her grandmother, Richelle Strode; great grandparents, Raymond and Judith Swaggerty; and great grandfather, Frank Tucker.

A visitation will be held for Alaya on Friday September 27, 2024 from 10:00 am till the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am. Alaya will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, IL.

Funeral date and time are subject to change for the time being.

All services are to be held at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 North 5th St. Springfield, IL 62702.