Betty Hurley

She had been residing at Addington ALF in St. Pete. Fla. She passed away, peacefully, while in St. Anthony's hospital, St. Pete. Fla.

She was born Oct. 06, 1928 in Atlanta, Ga, the daughter of the late Brainerd and Christine Reynolds.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank T. Hurley and her daughter, Christina Marie. She was a longstanding member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, St. Pete. Fla.

She is survived by her son, Charles Guisinger and wife Debbie, grand daughters Patrice Freeman, Lynne Hilaga, and Lisa Enos; and 5 great grand children.

As a young girl, she took private piano lessons, and eventually mastered the piano, playing classical as well as swing, pop, jazz, and r & b, to include "boogie-woogie". She also taught piano.

She joined the Federal Dept. of Commerce in south Georgia, when a few years later, an opening occured in St. Pete. Fla in 1968. She accepted the position, relocated to St. Pete., where she quickly fell in love with the area, and eventually retired from this agency.

She was a world traveler and really enjoyed many overseas jaunts. She chronicled her travels with many photos and thoughtful commentaries.

She immersed herself in many activities, to include, church choir, Sunday school teacher, member of Pass-a-grille yacht club, St.Pete.Yacht Club, volunteer for Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, Pass-a-grille women's club, and the DAR. While at the S.P.Y.C., she joined the "nauti-cats", "broad reachers", "salty sisters". She took up sailing, and became quite proficient, winning some trophies along the way ; she truly loved living by the water and enjoying the many activities it provided.

With her deep musical understanding and keen ear, she enjoyed having season tickets to The Florida Orchestra along with their "coffee concert" series.

Her final resting place will be at Eastview Cemetery, Atlanta, Ga., along side her parents and daughter.

A memorial/celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday March 15 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1901--62nd ave. south, St. Pete. Fla.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church (1901 62nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712)