Reneé Gunter

Tina "Reneé" Gunter, age 54, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, after a brief fight with cancer. She was born on June 29, 1959, in Little Rock, Ark., to Igor and Donna Malczycki. After graduating from Central High School, Reneé attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi. Following graduation and after many moves across the country, she worked as a realtor in Northwest Arkansas. She was of the Lutheran faith, an avid sports fan and enjoyed shopping. Her biggest joy in life was her family and friends. She loved spending time at the lake and entertaining others. She was happiest when her efforts made other people smile, and she did that a lot. She was always smiling. Reneé was a loving daughter, wife, mother and sister who was a friend to everyone she met. She is survived by her husband, Terry Gunter; sons, Trent Gunter and Travis Gunter; Jordan Bray, who held a special place in her heart and considered as a daughter; her father, Igor Malczycki; her in-laws, Thomas and Jean Gunter, who loved her dearly; many nieces and nephews; and one special grandniece, Kinley Johnson who called her "Nae Nae." Reneé was preceded in death by her mother, Donna; and sister, Lori Malczycki Harty. Visitation will be Monday, March 24, from 5 until 7 p.m. in Rollins Funeral Chapel at 1401 W. Hudson Road, Rogers, Ark. A memorial service will be Tuesday, March 25, at 1 p.m. at Pinnacle Hills Memorial Gardens Chapel, 5930 W. Wallis Road, Rogers. Burial will follow. Donations can be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital at archildrens.org. Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.