Celebrating the life of
Virginia Yancey Hurd
January 03, 1921 - March 11, 2010
Savannah – Virginia Yancey Hurd, 89, of Savannah, Georgia, died Friday, March 12, 2010, at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born January 3, 1921 in Bluefield, West Virginia, and had been a resident of Savannah for more than 60 years. She was the daughter of the late, Benjamin F. Yancey and Nita French Yancey.
Virginia, or Jenny as she was known to everyone, was a graduate of Beaver High School in Bluefield and a graduate of Concord College in Athens, West Virginia. She postponed her college graduation to teach during World War II.
Jenny was a mother and grandmother in addition to being a military wife for over 20 years. She was a member of the Christian Church and was active in the Hunter Army Airfield Chapel serving as a member of the choir, Sunday school teacher and youth director. In her service to the chapel she touched many lives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold H. Hurd, Jr.; and her daughter, Judy Hurd Gordon; brother, Benjamin F. Yancey, Jr.; and sisters, Freda Nelson and Ruth Francis.
Jenny is survived by her son, Arnold H. Hurd, III and his wife, Carol of Marietta, Georgia; one grandson, Richard S. Hurd of Memphis, Tennessee; and one sister, Jane Yancey of Bluefield, West Virginia.
A Graveside Service will be conducted by Dr. B. Earl Best, at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: The Salvation Army, 3100 Montgomery Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Bubba and Family, Jenny was a light to all who knew her. She will be remembered as a kind, gentle, good-will ambassador. Our family is grateful to have had the honor of knowing your precious mother. We loved her.
- The Kilpatrick Family, Kennesaw, GA
Our sympathy to the family, We met Jenny and Arnold at Hunter Chapel 32 years ago. Jenny was the first to welcome us to the chapel. We had not heard of Arnold's passing until recently. We remember his reading the Christmas story for many years at our Christmas pageants and reading for our Christmas and Easter cantatas. We also remember his great sense of humor. Jenny was Heather's first Sunday School teacher. Later we sang in the choir together. Jenny was so precious, loving, and kind. We loved her so much. She loved all of her family so much and spoke often of all of you. Be comforted in knowing that Jenny is with her Heavenly Father. Sincerely, Marjorie and Heather Redd
- Marjorie and Heather Redd, Savannah, GA
Dear Bubba and Family, Jenny was a light to all who knew her. She will be remembered as a kind, gentle, good-will ambassador. Our family is grateful to have had the honor of knowing your precious mother. We loved her.
- The Kilpatrick Family, Kennesaw, GA
Our sympathy to the family, We met Jenny and Arnold at Hunter Chapel 32 years ago. Jenny was the first to welcome us to the chapel. We had not heard of Arnold's passing until recently. We remember his reading the Christmas story for many years at our Christmas pageants and reading for our Christmas and Easter cantatas. We also remember his great sense of humor. Jenny was Heather's first Sunday School teacher. Later we sang in the choir together. Jenny was so precious, loving, and kind. We loved her so much. She loved all of her family so much and spoke often of all of you. Be comforted in knowing that Jenny is with her Heavenly Father. Sincerely, Marjorie and Heather Redd
- Marjorie and Heather Redd, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
