Emily M. Hurst Obituary (1927 - 2016)

Emily Mae Hurst, 89, of Franklin, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. She was born March 31, 1927, to Earl Lloyd and Bessie Miller in Martinsville. She married Frank C. Hurst on Dec. 10, 1947, and he preceded her in death May 16, 1990. Survivors include three sons, Harold Hurst, Frank Hurst Jr. and Chuck Hurst; daughter, Shirley Whitlow; brother, Chuck Lloyd; sister, Gerri Lloyd; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Thomas Hurst; brother, Kenny Lloyd; and a grandchild, Kevin Hurst. Mrs. Hurst was a resident of the area for seven years, after moving from Fellsmere, Florida. She completed 11 years of education. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hurst was a member of the Masonic Home Kresge Chapel and the Order of the Eastern Star. Emily loved camping, playing bingo, baking and her bird, Pete. She most of all enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Kresge Chapel, 690 State St., Franklin. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the chapel, with the Rev. Charlie Stanley officiating. Burial will be at Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be given to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, in care of Glenn E. George & Sons Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176.