Alice Hunt Tessnair, age 69, of Bostic, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at Henderson Care in Forest City.
Alice was born Thursday, October 18, 1956 in Cleveland County to the late Alva Ray Hunt and Nellie Ruth Hunt Justice. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School. She worked as personal care assistant for the Haven of the Hills in Golden Valley and most recently was a cook at the Good Ole Boys Convenience Store and Grill. She enjoyed playing bingo and singing. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Briar Creek. Alice was known as loving sister, sister-in-law and a mother to all.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Hunt and sister-in-law, Carolyn Hunt.
Those left to honor her memory include her sons, Zachary McCombs and Shawn Hunt both of Bostic; brothers, Leroy Hunt (Bonnie) of Morganton, Dale Hunt of Cleveland County, Davy Hunt of Forest City, Harley Hunt (Pat) of Bostic, Jimmy Hunt (Donna) of Bostic, Don Hunt (Renee) of Bostic and Lonnie Hunt of Bostic; half-brother, Wendall McCurry (Lisa) of Bostic; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Alice's life will be held at a later date.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com