Peggy Jo Hunt, age 80 of Opelika, was born in McVeigh, Kentucky on November 2, 1933 and passed away at her home on June 29, 2014. Mrs. Hunt was a secretary at Opelika High School before going to the Opelika Police Department to serve as Assistant to the Chief and Personnel Director until her retirement. She was the first woman in Alabama to graduate from the Police Academy, and was the founder of the Opelika Police Department Youth Camp. After retiring, she volunteered at Trinity United Methodist Church where she was a member for many years. Mrs. Hunt was a loving wife of 60 years, loving mother of two sons, and the worlds greatest grandma known affectionately as "Ma." She was an incredible cook, enjoyed spending time at their Lake Martin home with family and friends, and enjoyed traveling with her sister. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond "Ray" Hunt; first cousin, Doris Hamilton; sons, Gary Hunt, DVM (Donna) and Michael Hunt (Connie); four grandsons, Ryan and Cameron Hunt, and their mother, Michelle Hunt, and Race and Raider Hunt; sister, Margaret L. Poore; niece, Cheryl Rock (Michael); grandnieces, Erin and Lisa Rock; and grandnephew, Tom Leckrone. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Garden Hills Cemetery, with Rev. Earl Ballard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Opelika Police Department Youth Camp, 501 South 10th Street, Opelika, Alabama 36801.