Obituary of Ruth Ferrell Hursey

"Now the day is over, my faith looks up to thee." Ruth Ferrell Hursey, affectionately known as "Nana", 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Agape Senior home in West Columbia, SC. She was born in Durham, NC, daughter of the late Ernest Clyde Ferrell and Gertrude Gilbert Ferrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Allen Hursey, Sr. in 1994, infant daughter Barbara Jean, sister Nellie Mae Medeiros and brother Roy McDonald Ferrell. Ruth and Sidney enjoyed living in Durham until 1959 when Sidney was transferred to Columbia, SC with Railway Express Agency. They resided on Michaelmas Ave., Cayce SC until she moved to Agape Senior in 2009. She is survived by her son, Sidney A. Hursey, Jr. of Gaston, SC and daughter, Sandra Hursey Bennett (Bobby) of Durham, 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She also has brothers-in-law Otha Hursey (Shirley) of Durham and George (Mary) of Brocton, MA, cousin Blanche Gilbert of Roxboro and several special nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flowers, gardening and needle point. An avid reader, she could talk with anyone on current events and politics. She took pride in being "Mother", "Nana", and "Aunt Ruth". A family graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 12 noon at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Section 2. (at Liberty Street and Miami Blvd) in Durham, NC 27703. Rev. Kenneth Forehand will officiate.