Bertha "Jean" Imogene Hurst of Muncie, Indiana passed away at the age of 90 at Golden Living Center in Muncie the morning of Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born on July 29, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Selby Frank and Mary Ann (Van Horn) Harney.

Jean married Frank M. Hurst, Sr. in Muncie on Christmas Eve in 1949, and they journeyed through life together until his passing on June 23, 2014. Jean most recently worked at Marsh Supermarket for 38 years. She previously worked at Harold's Grocery Store, the Blaine Cafe, the Southside High School Cafe and Beatson Food Market. Jean was previously a member of Eden United Church of Christ, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, and Fountain Square Church. She was most recently a member of University Christian Church in Muncie and was also a member of the Blaine School PTA. She was also a precinct committeeman. Jean will forever be remembered as a loving wife who loved to cook and take care of her family, grandchildren, and friends. She loved playing card games, going on trips, and helping with Samaritan's Purse.

Jean is survived by four sons, Robert G. Hurst (Deborah) of Muncie, Frank M. Hurst, Jr. (Diann) of Edgewater, Florida, Martin D. Hurst (Annette) of Edgewater, Florida, and Allen Lee Hurst (Kim) of Muncie; three daughters, Zelopha Surgener of Muncie, Debra Jean Raines (Rick) of Dunkirk, Indiana, and Beth Myrick (Fred) of Muncie; brothers, Clifford E. Harney (Ruth Ann) of Texas and Kenneth Harney of Texas; sister, Maxine Burke (Charle) of Kokomo, Indiana; sixteen grandchildren; forty-five great grandchildren; twelve great-great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Selby Frank and Mary Ann (Van Horn) Harney; brothers, Harold Franklin Harney, William Harney (Clara), Roscoe Harney (Ellen), and Selby J. Harney (Patsy); sisters, Thelma M. Belt (Bill), Phillis J. Aker (Norman), and Doris L. Martin (Lionel); and sister-in-law, Kathy Harney.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM in Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 PM, also in the Funeral Home, officiated by Steve Huddleston. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Samaritan's Purse. Please visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org/ for more information. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com .

COVID-19 Limitations: No restrictions at Garden View Funeral Home or Gardens of Memory Cemetery at this time, effective July 1, 2021. Thank you for your previous cooperation and patience.