Glenda Darlene Hurst

Darlene was a devout, born-again Christ follower. She loved the Lord and endeavored to carry His light into her world. She loved her country and with several family members who served or are serving in the armed forces, she was very patriotic and proudly displayed love for her country by attending every Veteran’s Day Parade, displaying all forms of “red, white, and blue”, and worked every year sending Christmas stockings to soldiers. She was devoted and committed to her family. She was also a big supporter/chaperone for high school band trips, music concerts, and sports events. Her grandchildren knew her as “Granny Hurst” which eventually evolved into “Nano” . . . but she was “Mom” to everyone – whether blood-relation or not. She was very giving . . . to anyone . . . at any time.

For years, Darlene worked as an Information Technician (IT) for the Tractor Supply Company. She also showed her love and compassion by working as a CASA Worker (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) for Children.

Darlene is predeceased by her father, James Wrather; mother, Edna Lucille (Griffin) Wrather; brothers, James Wrather and Charles Wrather; and a great granddaughter, Naomi Heisler. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Phillip Hurst, Sr.; children Phillip Hurst, Jr. (Lori), Penny Spray (Mike), Mike Hurst (Melissa), James Hurst (Victoria Weeks), Natalie Coleman (Shaun), and Jimmy Ryan (Christi); grandchildren Hunter Wooden (Riana), Jordan Hurst, Chandler Hurst, Ryan Spray, Patrick Spray, Maggie Heisler (Brian), Olivia Lowe, Hailey Spray, Skylynn Spray, Cassandra Ryan, Cheyenne Ryan, Gabriel Arterburn (Josi), Julianna Rocha (John), Christopher Hurst, MiKayla Hurst, Emily Arterburn, Abigail Hurst, Tyler Gowen, Colton Weeks, Rhett Weeks, Damon Coleman, Tristen Coleman, Cameron Smith, Skylar Coleman, and Cainen Coleman; great grandchildren Serenity Arterburn, RaeLynn Hurst, Oakley Hurst, Ezra Rocha, Emersyn Wooden, and Imari Coleman; sister, Judy Bruce; and honorary sister, Reba Baltz (Danny).

There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends at Crossroads Fellowship, 7860 Linwood Road, Lebanon, TN, (615) 784.4770, on Sunday, February 12, from 4pm – 8pm and on Monday, February 13, from 12pm – 1pm. There will be a Celebration of Life at the church on Monday, February 13, at 1pm with Rev. Gary Miller and Rev. Doyle Hurst, officiating. Christopher Hurst, Gabriel Arterburn, Cameron Smith, Hunter Wooden, Jordan Hurst, Chandler Hurst, Ryan Spray, and Patrick Spray will serve as pallbearers. Following the service, Darlene will be laid to rest in the Garden of Everlasting Life at Hermitage Memorial Gardens, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN.

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