Obituary of Beverly Joyce Burton Hurst ~ 2009
BEAR CREEK - Beverly Joyce Burton Hurst, 72, of Bear Creek, entered her
Fathers kingdom on Aug. 25, 2009. She now rests safely in his loving arms.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Bear Creek
Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Golden officiating.
Burial will follow in the Burns Family Cemetery.
Born in Kalamazoo, Mich., she was the daughter of Earl and Birdine Burton.
Beverly was a nurse's aide most of their life and worked for a number of
years at Onslow Memorial Hospital where she lovingly took care of her
patients. Her life was devoted to others and after leaving Onslow Memorial
Hospital she continued to care for those in need. She gave generously and
expected nothing in return. She loved the Lord, her family, her friends and
making things with her hands, quilting, crocheting, knitting and cross
stitching to name a few.
She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.
Besides her parents Beverly is preceded in death by two infant children and a
sister Donna Burton; and brother, Dan Burton.
Survivors include her husband, Edwin Hunter Hurst; son, Anson Carey Miller
and his wife Janet Miller and beloved grandson, Christopher Miller all of
Hubert; sisters, Carolyn Gammon and husband, Frank Gammon of Florida,
Paulette Leonard and husband, Lawrence Leonard of Michigan and Linda Ayers
and husband, Bill Ayers of Arizona; brother, Richard Burton of Michigan;
sister-in-law, Donna Smith and her husband, Randy of Texas; brother-in-law,
Sherrill Hurst and his wife, Faye of Hubert; special nephews, William Todd
Sneed and his wife, Dale Sneed of Virginia, Jerry Sneed of Tennessee and
Scott Sneed and his wife, Dana Sneed of Michigan; and several other nieces
and nephews.
Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society , 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 27834.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home
of Swansboro.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Sherba Fuller and Dee
Dee Lumpkin of Onslow County Home Health and Hospice, Scott McCallon, Paula
Keagy, Kay Lewis and Dr. Bonnie Goodwin for their loving care during her
illness. A special Thanks to Terry and Vicki Golden and numerous others who
visited, prayed, sent cards and brought meals.
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