Mary Cathryan Hurd's Obituary
Mary Cathryn Hurd was called home on Jan. 10, 2013. She was born Sept. 23, 1932 to the late Joseph C and Mae V. Steel of Henderson, MD Mary went home to be with her late husband Arthur "Pete" Hurd, Jr. whom left this world in 2002. She is also rejoicing with her daughter Susanne "Pudge" Hurd in 1984 and her son in law Richard W. J. "Tex" Couden in 2002. She is also rejoicing with her two brothers and sisters Amos and Shirley Jones, Robert "Bob" and Ethel Steele, Joseph Steele, Emma Steele, Robert "Bobby" and Atla Wingard, Clara and Cleveland Camper, Esther and Floyed Burlingame. As well she was close to her husbands side of the family. Clarance Hurd, Walter "Hubby" Hurd, Ralph "Jim" Hurd and a sister in law Susie Webber. She will be dearly missed and will be in everyone hearts and memories. She is survived by her daughter Mary "Arlene" Conden of Felton, whom she lived with and was her caregiver. Her son Richard A. "Rabbit" Hurd and daughter in law Donna of Harrington, DE. Mary also leaves behind her grandchildren and their familys. Kasie Hurd of Harrington, Heather Patterson and her husband Scott "Bean" and Andrea Doe/Freddie Hurd of Dover. Chance and his wife Erika Couden of Harrington, and Choice Couden of Felton. Three great grandchildren Skylar Mayle from OH, Cohen Hurd and Kendall Clark both from Harrington. Her sisters Anna Mae Durham of Greenboro, MD, Alice Lucks, Edna Peiffer of Camden/Wyoming, and Ruth Steele of Dover. A couple close friends Emilie Oechny of Marydel, DE and Alison Morris of Dover. A host of nieces and nephews. Mary C. Hurd was a loving daughter, caring wife. loving mother, grand mother and great grand mother. She worked hard to support her family and retired from Playtex apparel of Dover. She had a passion for country music and loved to go dancing at the Camden/Wyoming Moose Lodge where she was a member since 1997. She loved her country music. Remembrance services will be Tuesday Jan. 15, at the Trader Funeral Home 12 Lotus Street Dover at 1 PM, friends may call at the funeral home from 11:30 till time of the services. Burial will be at Sharon Hill Memorial Park Dover. Instead of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Delaware Hospice 911 South DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Letters of condolences may be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com or [email protected] "Now you have your wings so fly !"
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