Journee Ma'Kayla Cullars, a cherished daughter, sister, and friend, was born on July 11, 2005 in Statesboro, Georgia to Yolanda Cullars and Eugene Hunter Jr.  Born on a rainy night, she entered the world already living up to her name.  She brought sunshine after the rain. She began life marked by strength, resilience, and purpose.

Journee was a beautifully vibrant soul, a free spirit with a loving heart, whose bubbly personality brought light to every room she entered.  Her natural courageousness was matched only by her fierce ambition and determination.  These traits shown brightly throughout her time at Claxton High School.  As a proud graduate of the Class of 2023, she didn't just participate, she excelled, earning honors in Language Arts and Math. Her boundless energy found an outlet in everything she did, whether Journee was competing in basketball, track and softball, bringing joy to the cheerleading squad, or engaging with her community through Girl Scouts and the 4H Club.

Rooted in her faith, she attended Healing Temple in Sandersville, Georgia, which grounded her vibrant spirit.  Journee channeled her fierce ambition toward building her future at Savannah Technicial College, where she proundly graduated as a Dental Assistant on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.  Despite her drive, she never lost her sense of humor or her joy. Anyone who knew her well will forever smile, rememebering her favorite saying: " can't fight, I'm calling the police!"

Journee's loving legacy will be forever cherished by her mother, Yolanda Cullars, and her father, Eugene (Sophia) Hunter jr.; her devoted siblings: Samual Cullars, Synia Hunter, Le'Nijah Cullars, Eian Hunter, Ania Hunter, Thomas (TJ) Cullars, Dominic Hunter, Vanissa Hunter, Semaj Griggs-McCrary, Za'Leda Cullars; her bonus siblings: Tylia Demps, Alyah Wallis, and Devin Murry; her beloved grandparents: Philiacrecia (Nathaniel) Moore, Eugene Sr. (Donna) Hunter, and Albert (Audrey) Cullars; her adored nieces: Jour'Nee Cullars, Alora Lastinger, and Amarrah Hunter; her loving aunts and uncles: Charles and Tonishia West, Albert Cullars Jr., and John'al Cullars; she also leaves behind her bonus aunts: Aunt Smiley, Yaminah Hawkins, Dytania Hall, Angelina Fields, Javonna Hardy, Knicky Jenkins, Erika Hagan, and Brandi Atkinson; family friend: Anthony Griggs; Special neighbors: Felisha Moore, JaQuanna Smith; her devoted Godparents: Patricia Boyd. Pastor Charles and Stephanie McNeal, and TyRhonda McKever; her best friend, Ty'Kerrah Joyce; and very special teacher and coaches who impacted her life: Mrs. Becky Frances, Mrs. DeeDee Gordon, and Julianne Hearn; coaches: Ryan Tomblin, Raymond Tyler, Tyrone Atkinson, Sharonda Brewton, Jerome Washington, Lacy Toothman, Felton (Duck) Brewton, Jr., Nicole Brewton, Coretha Finley, and Tony Welch.

Journee's memory will live on forever in the hearts of a vast host of beloved relatives and lifelong friends.