1922
Wilma
2008
Wilma Hurst
April 30, 1922 — March 6, 2008
Wilma Mary Hurst, of Gulfport, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, surrounded by her children. She was born April 30, 1922, the fifth child of Emma and Ceville Ladner.
Mrs. Hurst was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, she had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother and the rosary. Being kind and generous, her heart and home were always open to those in need. An exceptional seamstress, she often made articles without patterns and loved to crochet. Many children have worn dresses crocheted by her for Baptism and First Communion.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Winfred E. Hurst; 4 brothers, 4 sisters, and one great-grandchild, Cade.
Survivors include her 5 children: Thelma (Leroy) Cook, Belle Chase, LA, Nancy (Joe) Yentzen, Pass Christian, Libby (Buddy) Cuevas, Gulfport, Brenda (Raymond) Barrios, Mandeville, LA, and Terry (Candy) Hurst, Gulfport; 2 brothers and 3 sisters: Welton Ladner, Ceville Ladner, Emma Licciardi, Betty Arnold, and Edna Guidry; 12 grandchildren: Melissa Reynolds, Roland Cook, Robyn Manno, Danell Catron, Jennifer D'Aquilla, Michael Yentzen, Patrick Yentzen, Yvette Cuevas, Denise Stringfellow, Monica Bailey, Andrew Hurst, and Melanie Holter; 19 great-grandchildren: Ashlee, Lyndsee, Roland III, Meagan, Anthony III, Betsey, Ian, Jackson, Paige, Anna, Sarah, Jimmy, Nick, Emily, Nolan, Drew, Allie, Quinton, and Emma; and 1 great-great-grandchild, Natalyn Grace.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 12, 2008 from 6-9 pm at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Depew Road, Gulfport with viewing 1 hour prior to Mass.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.
Memorials may be sent to the St. Vincent dePaul Pharmacy, 735 Division Street, Biloxi, MS 39530.
Special thanks and appreciation is extended by the family to William Trevvett and the staff of Dixie White House for their compassionate and loving care. Thanks to Odyssey Hospice for additional support during her final days.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com
Mrs. Hurst was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, she had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother and the rosary. Being kind and generous, her heart and home were always open to those in need. An exceptional seamstress, she often made articles without patterns and loved to crochet. Many children have worn dresses crocheted by her for Baptism and First Communion.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Winfred E. Hurst; 4 brothers, 4 sisters, and one great-grandchild, Cade.
Survivors include her 5 children: Thelma (Leroy) Cook, Belle Chase, LA, Nancy (Joe) Yentzen, Pass Christian, Libby (Buddy) Cuevas, Gulfport, Brenda (Raymond) Barrios, Mandeville, LA, and Terry (Candy) Hurst, Gulfport; 2 brothers and 3 sisters: Welton Ladner, Ceville Ladner, Emma Licciardi, Betty Arnold, and Edna Guidry; 12 grandchildren: Melissa Reynolds, Roland Cook, Robyn Manno, Danell Catron, Jennifer D'Aquilla, Michael Yentzen, Patrick Yentzen, Yvette Cuevas, Denise Stringfellow, Monica Bailey, Andrew Hurst, and Melanie Holter; 19 great-grandchildren: Ashlee, Lyndsee, Roland III, Meagan, Anthony III, Betsey, Ian, Jackson, Paige, Anna, Sarah, Jimmy, Nick, Emily, Nolan, Drew, Allie, Quinton, and Emma; and 1 great-great-grandchild, Natalyn Grace.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 12, 2008 from 6-9 pm at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Depew Road, Gulfport with viewing 1 hour prior to Mass.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.
Memorials may be sent to the St. Vincent dePaul Pharmacy, 735 Division Street, Biloxi, MS 39530.
Special thanks and appreciation is extended by the family to William Trevvett and the staff of Dixie White House for their compassionate and loving care. Thanks to Odyssey Hospice for additional support during her final days.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com
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