HURST, Clyde - WWII - Putnam

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HURST, Clyde - WWII


Source: Banner Graphic 10 May 1980 p 8
Mrs. Mary J. Hurst, 81, Cloverdale, died late Thursday at Johnson County Hospital, Franklin.  She was born in Putnamville Oct 3, 1896, the daughter of George and Ida (Lewis) Huron. She was married March 29, 1920 to Herschel C. Hurst. Her husband preceded her in death Feb 2, 1958.  Mrs. Hurst was a member of the Cloverdale Methodist Church.  She was a charter member of Hurst-Collins American Legion Auxiliary Post 281 of Cloverdale.  Mrs. Hurst was also past president of the Sixth District Legion Auxiliary. She was a 50-year-member of the OES No 369 of Cloverdale. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Jeanne) Hoffa, Cloverdale; a son, George, Franklin and a sister, Mrs. Nell Allen, St. Petersburg, Fla. 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Hurst was preceded in death by two sons who were killed in WWII, James and Clyde Hurst.  Services are schedule at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale with Rev. Charles Wood officiating.  Burial will follow at the Cloverdale Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. – kbz

Photo from Indianapolis Star 14 Feb 1945

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