IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Doris
Hurst
December 20, 1939 – December 21, 2020
Obituary
Doris "Deanie" Hurst, 81 of Franklin, went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 21, 2020.
Deanie was born in Rabun County, the daughter of the late J.C. and Jessie Faye McClure Watts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harrison Watts; a sister, Reba Grist; uncles who were like brothers, Donald, Lewis, and Calvin Watts; and a cousin who was also like a brother, Johnny Watts.
Deanie was a longtime member of Watauga Baptist Church, where she had previously served as treasurer and had worked with the children's vacation bible school. She had owned Hurst Daycare for over forty years. Anyone who knew Deanie knew how much she enjoyed walks, singing in the church choir and basketball, but most of all how much she loved being with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Horace A. Hurst; son, Derrick Hurst (Rhonda); and a grandson, Colby Hurst all of Franklin. Also surviving is a special "granddaughter", Lindy Beck of Franklin; sisters, Betty Hall ( Roy) of Easley, SC, Brenda Cannon ( Danny) of Clayton, GA, and Kay Kennedy of Long Creek, SC; brothers, Jerry Watts (Jennifer), Skip Watts (Robin) both of Clayton, GA and Freddie Watts (Ramona) of Mountain City, GA;sister in law Grace Watts and brother in law Charlie Grist, special aunt, Thelma Watts; and special cousins, Travis and Von Watts. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Funeral Service will be Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 2pm at Watauga Baptist Church. Rev. Wesley Price, Rev. Roy Lowe and Rev. Danny Cannon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, December 26, from 6pm till 8pm at Macon Funeral Home.
The family respectfully asks that masks be worn, and social distancing be practiced due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Watuaga Baptist Church cemetery fund or Gideons Bibles.
Online condolences, can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Deanie was born in Rabun County, the daughter of the late J.C. and Jessie Faye McClure Watts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harrison Watts; a sister, Reba Grist; uncles who were like brothers, Donald, Lewis, and Calvin Watts; and a cousin who was also like a brother, Johnny Watts.
Deanie was a longtime member of Watauga Baptist Church, where she had previously served as treasurer and had worked with the children's vacation bible school. She had owned Hurst Daycare for over forty years. Anyone who knew Deanie knew how much she enjoyed walks, singing in the church choir and basketball, but most of all how much she loved being with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Horace A. Hurst; son, Derrick Hurst (Rhonda); and a grandson, Colby Hurst all of Franklin. Also surviving is a special "granddaughter", Lindy Beck of Franklin; sisters, Betty Hall ( Roy) of Easley, SC, Brenda Cannon ( Danny) of Clayton, GA, and Kay Kennedy of Long Creek, SC; brothers, Jerry Watts (Jennifer), Skip Watts (Robin) both of Clayton, GA and Freddie Watts (Ramona) of Mountain City, GA;sister in law Grace Watts and brother in law Charlie Grist, special aunt, Thelma Watts; and special cousins, Travis and Von Watts. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Funeral Service will be Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 2pm at Watauga Baptist Church. Rev. Wesley Price, Rev. Roy Lowe and Rev. Danny Cannon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, December 26, from 6pm till 8pm at Macon Funeral Home.
The family respectfully asks that masks be worn, and social distancing be practiced due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Watuaga Baptist Church cemetery fund or Gideons Bibles.
Online condolences, can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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