Ruth Hurley

Ruth Ellen Edwards Hurley, affectionately “RE”, 48, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at her home in Urbanna. She is survived by her husband Walter Boyd “Walt” Hurley, Jr. two daughters, Rachel Virginia and Sarah Grace and one son, Walter Boyd III “Trip”. Parents Rachel Packett and W.D. Edwards Jr., of Saluda, and two brothers William D. (Jennifer) Edwards III, of Warner, and James R. (Rebecca) Edwards, of Saluda. One niece, Kaitlin, and five nephews, Michael, Marshall, Randy, Andy, and Quincy Edwards. One grandniece Sadie Vance Edwards. Sister-in-law Donna Hurley (Dennis) Williams. Best Friend Susan Ray Silver and Granddaddy Charles and Bitsy Bristow. Ruth Ellen graduated from Chesapeake Academy in 1979, from York Academy in 1983, and from Lynchburg College in 1987 with a BA in Elementary Education and taught special needs children in the Middlesex County School System. She was presented at the 89th Holly Ball, was a member of the Garden Club of Virginia (Middle Peninsula), and served on the Board of Trustees of Ware Academy. Ruth Ellen was also an inspired visionary and integral part of the family business. She will always be remembered for her passion for gardening and love of friends, the beach, the river, and her dogs Rudy, Willie, Sam, and Lilly Belle, and most importantly her unparalleled love and dedication to her family. She was an inspiration to so many and revered for her grace, courage, and wisdom. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 31st at Saluda Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society (RE Strong) c/o Susan Silver P.O. Box 370 Urbanna, Virginia 23175. Arrangements by Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Saluda, Virginia.