Tawnya Hurst

Tawnya Hurst obituary, Mansfield, MO

Tawnya Hurst

Tawnya Hurst Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holman-Howe Funeral Homes Lebanon on Aug. 8, 2023.
Tawyna Nicholi Hurst was born August 24, 1961 in California to Floyd P. O'Dowd and Patricia Duncan. She passed into eternal rest on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 in Windsor Estates in Camdenton, Missouri. At the time of her passing, she was fifty-eight years, eleven months and fourteen days.
On December 3, 1983, she was united in marriage to Wallace Hurst in Denver, Colorado.
Tawnya is survived by her husband, Wallace Hurst of Lebanon, Missouri; her children; Floyd O'Dowd of Lebanon, Missouri and Astin Valenciano and her husband, Ralph of South Carolina; her grandchildren, Madison O'Dowd, Silace Nathaniel Amos, Quenton Alexander Amos, Isabella Valenciano, Wyatt O'Dowd and Brittany O'Dowd; and her sister, Sharon O'Dowd.
Tawnya grew up as a survivor. She loved music and taught herself how to play the guitar. She loved to joke around and had a big heart. She tried her best to love her kids. Tawnya was a free spirit and enjoyed being with her family and friends.
She enjoyed coin collecting, fishing, singing and playing her guitar, and arts and crafts. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
All arrangements will be private.

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