Imogene "Genee" Sanders Hurlston's Obituary
Imogene "Genee" Sanders Hurlston passed away peacefully February 26, 2019 at North Florida Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Genee was born April 21, 1936 in Wilcox, Florida, to Dony Matthis Crisler and James Crisler. Her mother died shortly after her birth, and Genee was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Roselle Matthis Sanders and Clayton Sanders. After growing up in St. Petersburg, she spent most of her life in Trenton, Florida, and resided the last seven months at Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Genee dedicated most of her life to being a housewife and raising her children. In the last few years, she enjoyed sewing and stuffing teddy bears which she donated to various charities. She was a long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Genee married Richard Hurlston on June 20, 1954. They have been inseparable for the last 65 years, even sharing a room in the nursing home until her death.
In addition to her husband, Richard, Genee is survived by three children: daughter, Lyn Tomlinson (Todd), daughter, Karen Willis (Gary), and son, Buddy Hurlston (Emily); eight grandchildren: Kerry Willis, Ricky Biss, Michael Biss (Sarah), Tyler Biss (Kat), Samuel Hurlston, Hannah Hurlston, Tabitha Vonesh (Ryan), and Naomi Lauderbaugh (John); thirteen great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and some very special cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 2:00 P. M., in the Bethel Baptist Church, 7070 SW CR 334A, Trenton. The family will receive friends for one hour prior, beginning at 1:00 P. M., at the church.
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