Inez Hurst Hover, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on January 13, 2012 in Gulfport.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Hester Hurst; her husband, Alvin Hover; a daughter, Mary Lou Hover; a grandson, Shannon Hover; six sisters, Alma Blackwell, Mae Sykes, Claude Thompson, Eunice Hurst, Idell Cowart, and Bessie Miller; and four brothers, Barney Hurst, Jeb Hurst, Winfred Hurst, and Quetin Hurst.
She is survived by a daughter, Gale Godwin (Ray) of Milton, FL; two sons, J.D. Hover (Phyllis) and Dale Hover (Sue), all of Long Beach; seven grandchildren, Shannon Walker, Angie Hills, Johnnie Danford, Tammy Robare, Dione Santobianco, Randy Hover, and Gilbert Hover; thirteen great grandchildren, Katherine, Rebecca, and Jon Danford, Amanda, Ashley, and Abigale Walker, Kailer Krause, Jackson and Ethan Hills, Michael and Allison Santobianco, Russ Tripp, and Chrissy Haus; and one great great grandchild, Hayden Haus.
She retired from Memorial Hospital at Gulfport after 22 years of service, having worked in the SPD department. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Burton Memorial United Methodist Church, Gulfport, with a visitation one hour prior to the service, Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
Visitation
JAN 16. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Burton Memorial Methodist Church 2419 22nd Ave. Gulfport, MS, US, 39501
Service
JAN 16. 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Burton Memorial Methodist Church 2419 22nd Ave. Gulfport, MS, US, 39501
Interment
Evergreen Cemetery Helena, MS,