Betty P (Purcell) Hurst

DRYDEN – BETTY P. HURST

Betty left us on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, after a period of declining health. She was born on March 20, 1932, to Raymond J. Purcell and Ivy (Pratt) Neff and a stepfather, Fred Neff. Betty was a long-term resident in the Cortland/Freeville/Dryden areas, graduating from the Dryden Central School District. She was predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, Philip P. Hurst.

Betty was retired from the Dryden Central School District. She served as the Freeville Village Clerk for many years, was a member of the WB Strong Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary in Freeville, and the Freeville Methodist Church. She was the founding Coordinator of the annual Freeville Harvest Festival and held that position for many years. Betty was known for her attention to detail, her artistic abilities, and arranging many trips with family and friends. Her greatest hobby was enjoying time spent with her family creating memories.

Betty leaves behind her children, Pamela (Gary) Tingley, Gail Hall, Susan Hurst, and Lisa (Steve) Stelick, Jr.; sister-in-law, Linda (Lewie) Stuttle; grandchildren, Brandon (Ellen) Stelick, Travis (Cheryl) Stelick, Trevor (Megan) Stelick, Kendra Stelick, Andrew (Sara) Young, Jason Young, and Geoffrey Hall; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her parents; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald (Ann) Hurst, Fred (Elma) Hurst, Walter (Josephine) Hurst, Judy Fairbanks; and her sons-in-law, Johnny Martin and Steve Hall.

Graveside services will be held at 1 PM Friday, June 26, 2020, at Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden, NY, with Rev. Phil Jordan officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of one's choice or to the Alzheimer Association of Central New York, the Dryden Historical Society, or the Dryden Southworth Library.