Barbara Ann Thomas Hurst Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lifetime resident of Laurel, MS, Barbara Ann Thomas Hurst, fondly known to all as Bobbie, passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2022. She was born on February 14, 1932 to Ramey Clyde Thomas, Sr. and Gertrude Geraldine Shoemake Thomas in Wayne County, MS. Bobbie was one of five siblings who included Marguerite McBride, Hazel Gough, Ramey Clyde Thomas, Jr., and Agnes “Sister” Jones. During her years lived in Laurel, Bobbie attended George S. Gardiner High School and worked at The Day and Night Grill where she met the love of her life and future husband, James Hurst. They married one another in December of 1955. She often recalled of how James first saw her and said, “I’m going to marry that girl”. Although Bobbie never had her own children, she took pride in loving and rearing many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews over the years. She also had the privilege of knowing and loving her great-great-nieces and nephews as well. Spending time with and loving on her “babies” was one of her top priorities. Recently, Bobbie formed relationships with three women who provided in-home care (A1 Sitting Services-Mr. Ricky Nicholson). The family would like to recognize and extend a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Donna Lewis, Ms. Clintoria Johnson, Ms. Debra Brabham (A1 staff members) and Deaconess Hospice staff for all their care, compassion, and empathy shown to Bobbie as well as to the family. You are the hands and feet of Christ. (We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19) Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ramey Clyde Thomas, Sr.; her husband, James Harold Hurst; and her siblings, Marguerite McBride, Hazel Gough, Ramey Clyde Thomas, Jr., and Agnes “Sister” Jones. She leaves behind beautiful memories to Jan and Cal Hubbard; Justin, Andrea, Jack and Kaylin Walters; Jana, Caleb, and Kilah Bustin; and to Scott and Kim Hubbard and their children Seth, and Mason Harvey. Memory Chapel Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements. There will be a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1206 Wansley Road, Laurel, MS. Visitation at the graveside will be from 9:30 until 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Cal Hubbard, Justin Walters, Scott Hubbard, Caleb Bustin, and Wade Lowery. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Barbara Ann Thomas Hurst

February 14, 1932 - July 23, 2022