FRANKLIN – Mattie Jo Guest Hurst, 86, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.
Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late John Coley and Nina Crisp Guest. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband of 68 years, Claude William Hurst; and siblings, Edith Ann Barnes, Nina Inez Hurst, Edgar Guest, Clyde Guest, John Lenis Guest, and Tommy Guest.
Mattie Jo retired from the telephone company and was a member of the Sugarfork Baptist Church. She will forever be remembered for her quick smile and true kindness to others.
Mattie Jo is survived by three sons, William E. Hurst (Becky P.), Richard E. Hurst (Becky R.), and John Hurst, all of Franklin; three granddaughters, Crystal Parker, Kristina Morales and Stephanie Hurst; and seven great-grandchildren, Savannah, Kandice, Cassidy, and Lance Parker, and Marco, David, and Brian Morales. She also has a sister, Jeanne Woodard, of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews surviving.
The family held a graveside service on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Sugarfork Baptist Church cemetery. Rev. Gene Hawkins and Rev. Steve Reeves officiated.
Pallbearers were Marco Morales, Clinton Bryson, Bruce Mason, Tommy Mason, Malvin Spadlin, and Rich Stewman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gideons International, PO Box 372, Franklin, NC 28744.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.