Wanda R. Hurley

Wanda R. Hurley, age 87, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, on October 2, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the love of her life, H. K. “Kenny” Hurley, to whom she was married for 68 years. Wanda was born on May 11, 1938 and grew up in the mountains of Ramsey, West Virginia and later moved to Hazlehurst and attended Hazlehurst High School. She was a member of Union Springs Baptist Church, where she was very involved in church activities. She earned the nickname "Nannie Wanda" & “LuLu” from the grands & great grands, that she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Emogene Kight, and father, George E. Ramsey, her sister, Kaye Mann, half siblings, Stephanie Krause, Donnie Kight, Jonny Kight & Jimmy Kight, husband, Kenny Hurley, son, Ken Hurley, grandson, Kyle Ussery, and brother-in-law, Harry Hurley. Wanda is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Dane) Ussery of Hazlehurst and son Wayne (Alena) Hurley of Hazlehurst; half-sister; Arlene Kight Baucom of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Todd (Valarie) Ussery, Brandi (Eric) Spell, Kacey (Brittany) Hurley, Kayla (Rick) Hall, Kellie (Josh) Hollingsworth; great grandchildren, Chase Ussery, Kyleigh Grace Ussery, Zack Ussery, Lindsey Coleman, Ross Hall, Jayden Hall, Kaden Spell & Kyler Spell, Kenley Hurley, Silas Hurley, Noah McNeal, Josie Hollingsworth, Addilyn Hollingsworth, and Emma Hollingsworth; great-great grandchild, Mayley Miller; sisters-in-law Emily Beecher and Sue Williams; brothers-in-law, Jerry Hurley and Jimmy Hurley. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

 Funeral services will be held Monday, October 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Springs Baptist Church in Snipesville with Daughter Sharon Ussery giving the eulogy and with Rev. Merle Webster and Rev. Van McCall officiating. The interment will follow in the Union Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Musical selections by Angie McCall. Active pallbearers will be Kaden Spell, Ross Hall, Josh Hollingsworth, Todd Ussery, Kacey Hurley, and Gage Norris. Kyler Spell & Jayden Hall will follow with candles. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Coastal Hospice of Hazlehurst & the members of Union Springs Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jeff Davis FFA 156 Collins Street, Hazlehurst, GA. 31539

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.