LYNCHBURG, VA – Nettie Davidson Hurt, 94, of Lynchburg, VA, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great grandmother, died May 7, 2010 at Avante’ of Lynchburg surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Walker Joseph Hurt.
Born in Appomattox County, VA, on November 6, 1915, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Lou Carter Davidson. She was the last surviving family member of her generation. Mrs. Hurt was a member of Fairview Christian Church and a retired employee of Leggetts Dept. Store. She was a Past Noble Grand of Fairview Rebekah Lodge No. 52, a member of Lynchburg Home Rebekah Lodge No. 41, and a recipient of the Decoration of Chivalry.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Braxton Thomas Davidson and Ollie Jackson Davidson; and sisters, Hester D. Martin, Evelyn D. Martin and Blanche D. Pulliam.
She is survived by two sons, Daniel Joseph Hurt and wife Donna of North Myrtle Beach, SC, and Arthur William Hurt of Monroe, VA; three daughters, Roberta H. Tucker of Rustburg, VA, Rebecca H. Coleman and husband Alfred of Elon, VA, and VeLinda H. Reynolds and husband Dennis of Manning, SC. She is also survived by grandchildren, Steven E. Tucker and wife Debra of Lynchburg, Darryl W. Tucker and wife Cheryl of Fogelsville, PA, Michelle H. Riggs and husband Robert of Port Charlotte, FL, and Rebecca H. Flynn and husband Sean of Bluffton, SC. Also by great grandchildren, Joshua Tucker and Christina Tucker of Lynchburg, Angela T. Franklin and husband Jeremy of Rustburg, Seneca, Alyssa and Raleigh Tucker of Fogelsville, PA, Zoe and Sophia Riggs of Port Charlotte, FL and Sean Kelly, Evelyn, Veronica and Cooper Flynn of Bluffton, SC; a great great grandchild, J. L. Franklin of Rustburg, VA; and fourteen nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the nurses, CNAs and staff at Avante’ of Lynchburg for their loving care over the years.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home in Appomattox, VA, by the Rev. Jack Hamilton and Parish Minister Jean Reynolds with burial in the Old Herman Cemetery in Appomattox County.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider Fairview Christian Church, 2701 Campbell Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Courtesy of Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, SC.
