Betty Hurst

DATELINE: Chesterfield, SC

DECEASED: Mrs. Betty White Hurst, age 85, died Monday, May 2, 2016 at her home. She was born August 31, 1930 in Chesterfield, SC, a daughter of the late Thurman Ellison White and Letha Smith White. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Campbell Hurst and by her sister, Louise W. “Sister” King.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Chesterfield Baptist Church.

INTERMENT: A private family committal will precede the Celebration of Life Service

VISITATION: 4:00 – 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. “Miss Betty” was known for her most generous, loving heart, and she
touched the lives of many with her love and kindness.

Betty retired in 1996 as Assistant Vice President of First Citizens Bank in Chesterfield, SC. She was a dedicated employee for 48 years. She was an active member of Chesterfield Baptist Church and served as nursery director for 45 years. For her dedication to the many children she served, the nursery was recently named the Betty W. Hurst nursery. Betty will long be remembered for her love and devotion to her church, family, and others. We are thankful for the gift of her life.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Nancy and Grady Brown of Beaufort, SC.; and Bill and Charlotte Hurst of Chesterfield, SC. Also her grandchildren, Caroline Brown (Thomas) Rhodes of Columbia, SC. and Drew Hurst of Chesterfield, SC. The light of her life were her great grandchildren, Lee and Virginia Rhodes who she was known as Great Gram. Also surviving are sisters, Eloise W. Melton of Columbia, SC. and Bobbie W. Freeman of Chesterfield, SC and many special nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Chesterfield County for their loving care of “Miss Betty”.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chesterfield Baptist Church, 207 East Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709


Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Hurst Family.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Hurst Family.