Mattie Jo Guest Hurst, 86, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late John Coley and Nina Crisp Guest. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband of 68 years, Claude William Hurst; and siblings, Edith Ann Barnes, Nina Inez Hurst, Edgar Guest, Clyde Guest, John Lenis Guest, and Tommy Guest. Mattie Jo retired from the telephone company and was a member of the Sugarfork Baptist Church. She will forever be remembered for her quick smile and true kindness to others.

Mattie Jo is survived by three sons, William E. Hurst (Becky P), Richard E. Hurst (Becky R), and John Hurst, all of Franklin, NC; three granddaughters, Crystal Parker, Kristina Morales and Stephanie Hurst; and seven great grandchildren, Savannah, Kandice, Cassidy, and Lance Parker, Marco, David, and Brian Morales. She also has a sister, Jeanne Woodard, of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews surviving.

Due to the recent increase of the Covid Pandemic, the family will be having a graveside service on Tuesday, August 17, at 2pm at the Sugarfork Baptist Church cemetery. Rev. Gene Hawkins and Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.

The family respectfully request that masks be worn and safe social distancing be practiced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gideons International, PO Box 372, Franklin, NC 28744.

Online Condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.