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 IN MEMORIUM

GWEN HURST
(1939 - 2004)

                                      Gwen was a special person in the world of Hurst genealogy. As she pursued her
                                      career in archeology she delved into many Virginia documents looking for Hursts
                                       anywhere and everywhere.
                                      She had an almost encyclopedic memory of Hurst data and  helped many fledgling 
                                      Hurst genealogists  find their roots.
                                      She made many contributions to my web page as well as patiently explaining the
                                      relationships (or lack of) between all the confusing John & William Hursts.
                                      She will be missed by the many of us who called her "friend".

"HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST"

GOD SAW THAT SHE WAS GETTING TIRED,

AND A CURE WAS NOT TO BE.

SO, HE WRAPPED HIS ARMS AROUND HER,

AND WHISPERED, "COME WITH ME!"

WITH TEARFUL EYES, WE WATCHED HER SUFFER,

AND SAW HER FADE AWAY.

WE COULD NOT BEAR TO LOOSE HER;

BUT, WE COULD NOT BID HER STAY.

A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING,

HARD WORKING HANDS WERE LAID TO REST.

GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US;

HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST!