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James Etta "Candy" Hurdle
1927 - 2011
James Etta "Candy" Hurdle
1927 - 2011
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BORN
1927
DIED
2011
James Etta Hurdle Obituary
Candy attended Phyllis Wheatley High School in San Antonio and Prairie View College in Hempstead, Texas, where she became a Practical Nurse. She met and married Chester Arthur Hurdle on December 23, 1948 and to their union had 5 children.
Candy loved being a wife and mother. When she married Chester, who was in the Air Force, they lived in several states and was active with the bowling leagues on each base. She was dedicated to her children's school work and encouraged them to excel in their professional lives. She loved family vacations and especially the trips she and Chester's took to Hawaii and their favorite, Niagara Falls.
Candy had a gift for designing flower arrangements and writing poetry, which she shared with her family and friends. She was an active member of the Sylvan Oaks "EGGs" and current member of Bayside Church, Citrus Heights and the Senior "Classics" Bible Study group.
Candy Hurdle is survived by her husband, Chester, and 5 children; Kenneth A. Hurdle of Sacramento; Donald A. Hurdle and wife Maria of Sacramento, Phyllis L. Williamson and husband Harold of Antelope, Candis Hurdle Noel of Lake Balboa, Michelle L. Bradford and husband Richard of Vancouver, Washington; 6 grandchildren, Kalima Speights, Rodric Bradford, Kevin Hurdle, Aleeza Hurdle, Brianna Hurdle, Jarrek Hurdle, Eric Williamson; 3 great grandchildren, Tay-John Hurdle, Maya James, Angel Darius, and many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be held July 9, 2011 at Bayside of Citrus Heights, 6540 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610. Interment will be at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. A viewing will also be held on July 8, 2011, in the Family Chapel in the same location. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or 1545 River Park Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815, 916 446-7933, in her memory.
Arrangements under the direction of Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary, Fair Oaks, CA.
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Andrea Canada
July 13, 2011
My condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Aunt Candy. May God comfort you in your time of loss and heartache. Aunt Candy was a very sweet, elegant, classy woman who loved the Lord as long as I have known her. She will be terribly missed and forever loved. I will keep you all in prayer as you get through this difficult time. God bless.
Dawn Craft
July 12, 2011
My Aunt Candy was a beautiful example of a Godly woman who loved her husband and her family. I am a much better person because she spoke such challenging and encouraging words throughout her life. She made me laugh more, love more and expect more. We will all miss her by Uncle Chet's side at the family Christmas Dinners, reunions and vacation visits. She would want us to carry on, live for God and love each other with all of our hearts. Let's do a kind act of service everyday in her memory.
Ernie and Cindy Fields
July 12, 2011
To Uncle Chester and Family,
We will truly miss Aunt Candy. Our hearts are heavy for you at this time. when I think of Aunt Candy all I can do is smile with such warm, loving feelings. She was truly a woman of God and her walk was that of a true christian. God bless.. much love
Floyd . Daniels,Jr.
July 12, 2011
Hello Uncle Chester,
AuntCandy will truly be missed seeing her smile standing behind you while playing donminos with the guys at the reunions.My entire family is praying for you and your family.
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shabani wesley
July 9, 2011
Aunt Candy,
Truly the right name sweet as Candy. She will truly be missed by all.
Shabani Wesley
July 9, 2011
Aunt Candy
You will truly be missed but you are in good hands you are with our Father God and I know that beautiful smile is shinning down on us
Gerald Daniels
July 9, 2011
To Uncle Chet and family, may the Lord comfort you and give you peace. I will always treasure Aunt Candy's gentle and quiet spirit which I experienced through her wonderful smile and encouraging words.
July 9, 2011
Mr. Hurdle & family- May you find peace and serenity. She was a warm, loving mom and friend. We will miss her sweet, calming voice and positive ways.
Hugs-
Andy and Deb Hesse ( Elmo & Mazelle Meyers kin)
Myrlys Stockdale
July 9, 2011
Aunt Candy, you will be missed. I have the fondest of memories of Uncle Chester and you and your lasting smile. Rest well, and God Bless.
Myrlys
Aisha Truvillion
July 8, 2011
Love and miss you
Donna Hamilton
July 8, 2011
Dear Candis,
It is my pleasure to know you, and I wish I had met your mom.
I believe I'll recognize her spirit in heaven. �
You're Bible study group loves you and has you in prayer.
May the comfort and wisdom of God's love surround you, Ken and your Daddy now and always.
Love, Donna
Derrick Collins
July 8, 2011
To Uncle Chester Thank God that we have had you both in our lives you and Aunt Candy are two of the people who help structure our lives, to see the unity and love that you share and the grace of your personality's that shaped us will be instilled for eternity. Your have the riches of the spirits. We love you both and grasp our angel Aunt Candy thank you for being there unconditionally. Love Derrick, Shirley, Jason, Joseph, and Adrianna Collins
Alana Parker
July 8, 2011
I am so happy to know that I am sure to see Aunt Candy when I go home to be with the Lord. Her flesh has left us, but her spirit will never die. What a privilege to say that I knew her and was loved by her. Uncle Chet and family, your Bay Area family is here if you need us. With more love than you could fathom.
Vince Collins
July 8, 2011
Dear Uncle Cheater and family, I will alway keep the memory of Aunt Candy's grace,goodness, and Love in my heart as long as I live. May Gods and her Love give you Peace. Always. Vince.
Surita Brown
July 8, 2011
Chester and family,
Lean on God and family during your time of sorrow. We love you and will be praying for you.
Dorothy Armstrong
July 8, 2011
To Phyllis, Harold, and the entire family:
We are in prayer for all of you that God will grant you the strength to bear all of your sorrows during this difficult time. May you be comforted in knowing that your church community does care.
Dorothy and Booker Armstrong
St. Paul Baptist Church
Sheryl Anderson-Hightower
July 8, 2011
Uncle Chester and Family,
May god continue to keep you in perfect peace. Aunt Candy was sooooo sweet. That was the perfect name for her. I enjoyed you guys coming down to celebrate your 80th birthday in Texas and I hope to see you all soon.
Tadd Scott
July 8, 2011
Dear Uncle Chester and the entire family: Wishing you love and peace in this time of sorrow. I love Aunt Candy! She was always so sweet and thoughtful! Remembering good times when you all would come to San Jose at my Momma's home so see my Grandma and Grandpa. I am in prayer and wish God's blessings upon all of you.
Love,
Your Nephew
Mary Huttner
July 8, 2011
To all the Hurdle family, with sadness I read of your mother's passing. I have many wonderful memories growing up with guys and over the years running into your parents at Monarch games and events at Oliver Wendell Holmes. Your mother was a beautiful person with a beautiful legacy - her family.
Norm Sherman
July 8, 2011
Don . . . We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Hurdle family.
Brenda O'Donnell
July 8, 2011
Uncle Chet and family, Aunt Candy was a wonderful loving wife, mother, friend, and so much more. She is safe and at peace in Jesus' arms. You are all our thoughts and prayers. May her love live on in all of you.
LaTrena Daniels-Royal
July 8, 2011
My sympathy to the family from the Charles Daniels family here in Texas.
July 8, 2011
Family,
Thanks for sharing Candy with us.
With much Love and Sympathy,
DeShera
Anita Reed
July 7, 2011
Candis,
May the love of God surround you and your family during this time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
abby turzak
July 7, 2011
Thougths and prayers with your family. Knowing she is home and in a better place, may her soul rest in peace...Sis I'm here for you anytime. Abby Turzak, L.A. California.
Louie Contreras
July 7, 2011
Candis,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
dianne
July 7, 2011
Her part here is done, and begins a new chapter, in peace and leaving such great momentos/memories for all... my thoughts and prayers - gain strength from her example.
Blessings, DSM
Lorraine and Daniel Berning
July 7, 2011
Please Accept my condolences for the Hurdle family. I am a friend and work colleague of Candis' and she is a beacon of love and light. I can see she got it from her Mom.
Love Lorraine and Daniel Berning
Michael Meyers
July 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mrs Hurdle was one of the nicest and giving person I have ever met. She will be missed
Kris Kisky
July 7, 2011
So sorry for your tremendous loss. We're thinking of you!
- Kris and family (friends of Michelle's)
Amy Gantz
July 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 7, 2011
Candis sorry about your lost if anything I can do to ease the pain let me know. Yr Friend Tony Toni and Cocoa
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