Yvonne Legg Hurst

Yvonne Legg Hurst, age 81, of Route 3, Box 464 (Lorton Lick Road), Bluefield, WV passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Charleston Area Medical Center – Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. Yvonne was born June 26, 1931 in Belburn, WV to the late Jack and Bessie (Hill) Legg. She was “raised” by John W. and Leona (Hill) Sigmon. She attended Montcalm High School and graduated from Bramwell High School in 1949. She worked at Maidenform in Princeton and Hills Department Store in Green Valley. Yvonne lived the majority of her life on Lorton Lick Road in Mercer County. She was a dear friend and caregiver to many people during her lifetime. She particularly loved children and freely opened her home to many kids throughout the years. Yvonne will be remembered for her delicious home-cooking and her strong sense of humor. Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Chester “C.M.” Hurst; her son, Larry Keith Hurst; and her infant grandson, Joshua Keith Hurst. Also preceding her in death were her Sigmon family cousins (Harry Sigmon, Mildred Walker, Virginia Gills, Lucille Mathena, Thelma Sigmon, Julius Sigmon, Woodrow Sigmon, and Ray Sigmon) with whom she grew up alongside of as a sister. Yvonne is survived by her daughter Lani Karen Hurst Crane and husband Kevin of Bluewell; four grandchildren, Amanda Maria Hurst, Kellie Yvonne Crane, Maranda LeAnn Crane, and Landon Kevin Crane; as well as her daughter-in-law, Linda K. Hurst of Sandlick. Additional survivors include her brother, William B. Legg and wife Grace of Meadow Bridge, WV, and her brother Earl Jackson “Jackie” Legg and wife Helen of Mount Lookout, WV; half-sisters, Bonnie Groves and Anna McClung of Maryland. In addition, there are many close friends, neighbors, and relatives who called to check on Yvonne on a daily basis. Special family friends include Jerry and Judy Kade and Mia Kade Compton, as well as a special caregiver, Melissa Brooks. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Steve Rector officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Mausoleum where Carl “Poochie” Watkins, Kevin Compton, Lee Poff, Danny Gaither, Larry Legg, and Tommy Shoemaker will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call on Friday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Hurst family.