Rosalind Hurst Minderhout, of Homewood, Alabama, passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 73. Born in Talladega, Alabama, on December 5, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Frances Hurst.
On Christmas Day in 1970, Rosalind married Charles Minderhout, beginning a marriage that spanned nearly 56 years. Together, they welcomed one son, Douglas. A devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, Rosalind held her family close to her heart. As a homemaker, she filled her home with love, creativity, and care, extending that same affection to the many beloved pets who shared her life over the years.
Rosalind had an artist’s eye and a gift for creating beauty. She was especially talented at sketching in pencil, charcoal, and pastels, and she loved painting with watercolors. Her creativity also found expression in sewing, knitting, floral arranging, and gardening. She enjoyed collecting antiques, appreciating the character and beauty of treasured pieces.
Honest and loving, Rosalind will be remembered for her devotion to those she loved and the beauty she brought into their lives. Her presence will be deeply missed, and her memory will remain a treasured part of her family’s story.
In addition to her parents, Rosalind was preceded in death by her cousin, Marilyn Moore.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Charles D. Minderhout; her son, Douglas Minderhout, and his wife, Jin; her grandchildren, Daniel Minderhout and Sophie Minderhout; her brother, Walter Hurst; her cousins, Cheryl Moody, Deborah Weekley, Patricia Arrant, Cynthia Chappell, and Dewey Weekley; and her dear friends, Dixie Lee Hoke Webb and Judy Keenum.
Visitation will be held at Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., with a service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Rosalind will be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum.
The family asks that memorial donations be made in Rosalind’s memory to support cancer research through the Hurst Family memorial donation page.
