Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1936
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
Mildred Hurst Obituary
WHITMIRE — Mildred Jones Hurst, 85, widow of William Evan Hurst, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
Born on January 22, 1936, in Whitmire, she was a daughter of the late Bosie "Bo" and Maggie Lee Bishop Jones. She served in the U.S. Air Force and was a former member of McCullough Presbyterian Church. She along with her husband who served a full career in the military and traveled throughout the United States. She had worked at the Sumter National Park. Mrs. Hurst loved fishing, shopping on the QVC Home Shopping Network and most importantly, enjoyed living life to fullest. Her family, especially her grandchildren, were extremely important to her.
She is survived by sons, David (Alene) Hurst of Newberry, Donald Hurst and Richard Hurst both of Whitmire; a daughter, Lori Hurst Brown of Newberry; sisters, Marjorie Matthews and Reba (Ernest) Werts; grandchildren, David (Shannon) Hurst Jr., Barbara Hurst and fiancée, Brandon and Ashley Fain and great-grandchildren, Natalie, Lauren, Aiden, Maggie, Charleston and Harper.
Mrs. Hurst was predeceased by a siblings, Colleeen Fowler, Boyd Jones, William Jones, John Jones, Clarence Jones, Marvin Jones and Earl Jones.
Private cryptside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021, at Newberry Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Leon Rawls.
McSwain-Evans Funeral Home, Inc. www.mcswainevans.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Hurst
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Mildred Hurst's name
Memorial Events
for Mildred Hurst
How to support Mildred's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Mildred Hurst's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
