Katie Jo Hurse, 94, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in Greenville. A graveside service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Memoryland Memorial Park with Rev. Bob Layman officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. until service time at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hurse was born on July 3, 1925 in Quinlan, Texas to John Willie “Duff” Vance and Mary Ellen “Bunt” Davis. She worked for Shirey’s and was a caregiver to many people. She was a member of Highland Terrace Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Gary L. Hurse and wife, Virginia of Decatur and Jeff L. Hurse and wife, Judy of Wylie; daughter, Myra K. Wrenn and husband, Tommy of Greenville; brother, Charles Vance of Greenville; sister, Eva Lea Carter of Quinlan; grandchildren, Gary Hurse II and wife, Joy, John Hurse and wife, Meghan, Sarah Garza and husband, Alex, Jason Wrenn and Ben Wrenn; nine great-grandchildren; nephews, Ronnie Hardeman, Chip Vance, James Carter and Steve Reynolds; nieces, Missy Spears and Marilyn Foley.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ruby Faye Reynolds; niece, Susan Reynolds; brothers-in-law, Earl Carter and Joe Reynolds; sister-in-law, Eva Johnson; and former husband, Charles Leon Hurse.
Pallbearers will be Chip Vance, James Carter, Gary Hurse II, John Hurse, Jason Wrenn and Ben Wrenn.
Memorials may be made to Remember For Me, P.O. Box 31, Greenville, Texas 75403
A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Harrison House, the caring staff of Hospice Plus and Family First.