Obituary of Wilma Hurst

Wilma D. Hurst, age 87, of Murfreesboro, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Mrs. Hurst was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Joseph Edward and Leila Francis Hancock Dempsey. Mrs. Hurst was a retired educator with the Hillsborough County Public School System where she and her husband were the first husband/wife principal team. After retirement she taught kindergarten at the Lake Carroll Baptist Church for fourteen years where she was also a member. Educating from 1939-2003 she influenced several generations in their pursuit of excellence in education. Also, she was a sixty five year member of the Eastern Star John Darling Lodge in Tampa, Fl and an avid gardener with orchids her favorite flower to grow. Mrs. Hurst was preceded by her husband, Kenneth Hurst; sister, Carolyn Neeld; brother, Joe Dempsey, Jr. Mrs. Hurst is survived by her son and daughter in law, Kenneth Jr and Natalie Hurst of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Rebecca Hurst and Ryan Hurst, both of Murfreesboro; several beloved nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, October 26, 2007 from 10:00 am until funeral services at 1:00 p.m. at Lake Carroll Baptist Church. Bro. Jennings Neeld will officiate. Burial will follow at Garden of Memory in Tampa, Fl. Those wishing may send condolences online at www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd, Murfreesboro 615-896-2229.