Joyce Marie Hurst

Joyce Marie Hurst obituary, St. Mary, MO

Joyce Marie Hurst

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685 Center Drive, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670

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16

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Immaculate Conception Church

Saint Mary, MO 63673

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Joyce Hurst Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Basler Funeral Home, Inc. - St. Genevieve on Mar. 11, 2026.
In Loving Memory

Joyce Marie Hurst 83 years old of Saint Mary, MO

January 1, 1943 - March 10, 2026

Survived By:

Husband, Charles Hurst, Son, Carl (Linda) Hurst, Daughter, Connie (Kevin) Pinkston, Daughter, Cheryl Hurst, Daughter, Catherine (Belated Charles "Chuck" Absher) Hurst, Daughter, Cara (fiancé Paul Laiben) LaRose, Son, Michael Hurst, Brother, Allen (Alma) Boyd, Brother, Ken (Donna) Boyd; Grandchildren, Joe Bauman, Nick (Taylor) Hurst, Matt (Sumer) Hurst, Jason (Kalen) Pinkston, Rodney (Lauren) Pinkston, Dustin (Tina) Pinkston, Shane Stacy, Cassandra (Brian) Marynowitz, Brandon LaRose; Great-Grandchildren, Corbin, Logan, Mackenzie, Maxwell, Maverick, Aubrey and Owen Pinkston and Adeline and Brock Marynowitz; and many nieces and nephews that held a special place in her heart.

Preceded in Death By:

Father, Delmar Boyd; Mother, Doris Boyd; Sister, Wanda Boyd; Granddaughter, Jessica Renee Barker

Visitation will be at Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve, MO on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm and Monday, March 16, 2026 from 8:00 am till 9:30 am

Service will be at Immaculate Conception Church on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00 am.

Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in St. Mary, MO.

Memorials can be made to St. Mary Immaculate Conception Church Preservation Society.

Joyce was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Parish, where she faithfully served as the church organist for more than 30 years. She had a deep love for music, a passion she shared not only through her ministry but also within her home, passing that love of music along to all of her children. Joyce especially enjoyed the annual Christmas Church Tour and loved visiting and admiring the beauty of many churches during the holiday season. She was talented and well-versed in computers and photography, and she generously shared those skills with others. Joyce was particularly creative in designing programs and materials for funerals, weddings, and other special events, always lending her time and talents to help those around her. Above all, Joyce dearly loved her grandchildren and treasured the time she spent with them. She also had a special fondness for her dogs, who brought her much joy. Joyce will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Mar

15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Basler Funeral Home

685 Center Drive, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

16

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Basler Funeral Home

685 Center Drive, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

16

Service

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

Saint Mary, MO 63673

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.