Edna Larue Hurst

Mrs. Edna LaRue Hurst, 80, of Jonesboro, AR., passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Hurst was born March 13, 1941 in Shreveport, LA. She was a pastor’s wife and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church, taking care of people, cooking, and feeding hummingbirds. She was a member of The Pentecostals of Jonesboro.

On December 9, 1962, she was married to Thomas LaRue. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her second husband Clarence Hurst on January 12, 2014.

Survivors include her sons Rev. Phillip LaRue and wife Kim of Rector, AR., Nathan LaRue and wife Gaye of Jonesboro, AR.; brothers Bill (Ilene) Halcomb of Pascagoula, MS., Ed (Darlene) Halcomb of Biggers, AR., Randy (Doris) Halcomb of Pocahontas, AR., Bob (Janene) Halcomb of Jonesboro, AR.; sisters Wilma (Loyal) Moore of Corning, AR., Joyce (Glen) Counts of Corning, AR.; grandchildren Ryan (Kierstin) LaRue, Blake LaRue, Kaley LaRue; and great-grandchild Anna LaRue.

In addition to her husbands, she was also preceded in death by her parents Delmar and Hazel (Fincher) Halcomb and brothers Jack and Darrell Halcomb.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 1, 2021 at The Pentecostals of Jonesboro church, 5312 S. Caraway Rd., Jonesboro, AR., from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 3:00 PM with Reverends Darrell Runyan and Phillip LaRue officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Corning Cemetery, all services are under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning.

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