Pearlie Hurd

Pearlie Mae Hurd, age 95, of Idabel, Oklahoma, died, Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Wednesday, August 3, 1927 to Charlie and Cassie Mae Walker Vaughn in Idabel, Oklahoma.

She was a beacon of love and care, best known for her warmth towards others and her unique ministry of sending uplifting cards to those she intuited needed a kind word. She was a great believer in the power of love and the glory of God, lessons she shared and practiced throughout her life.

Pearlie devoted more than two decades of her life to serving patients at the McCurtain Memorial Hospital, where she worked as a Nurse's Assistant. In these years, she not only served her patients with professional diligence but offered them personal comfort and kindness that went beyond the call of duty. It was this same spirit of caring that characterized her life outside the hospital as well.

Beside her work, Pearlie cherished the simple joys of life. She loved going fishing with her husband Marvin, a quiet hobby that brought them close to nature and each other. Equally, she found solace and wisdom in studying her Bible, a book she considered her greatest guide and comforter.

Pearlie held the distinct honor of being the eldest member of the First Baptist Church Westside in Idabel, Oklahoma. This was not just a testament to her age but to her dedication and service to the community. Her presence in the church will be dearly missed, just as her card ministry will be remembered and cherished by those she touched.

Pearlie leaves behind a rich legacy of love, service, and faith. Her life reminds us of the extraordinary power ordinary acts of kindness can possess. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, and her teachings about love and God will live on in their lives. We draw comfort knowing Pearlie is now with the Lord she served so devoutly in her life. Rest in peace, Pearlie.

Pearlie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin Hurd; one son, Clarence Meadows; two brother, Charlie Vaughn Jr., and Ollie Ray Vaughn; and five sisters, Clara Burris, Margie Hawkins, Ruby Butler, Arnita Turner and Helen Lewis.

Pearlie is survived by her sons and daughters in law, Clyde Hurd and fiancé, Shirley of Idabel, Oklahoma, Mark and Linda Frost of Idabel, Oklahoma; her daughters and sons in law, Linda and Nathan Burris of Idabel, Oklahoma, Marlyn Ross of Idabel, Oklahoma, Shelia and Raymond Smith of Idabel, Oklahoma, and Margaret Frost of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three bothers, A.D. Vaughn of Los Angeles, California, Wellington Butler of Los Angeles, California, and Larry Vaughn of Wagoner, Oklahoma; six sisters, Wyester Goodlow of of Los Angeles, California, Dorothy Scales of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Lutelia Scruggs of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Laverne Barnes of Collinsville, Oklahoma, Jewell Grey of Wagoner, Oklahoma and Evelyn Faulk of Tulsa, Oklahoma; fourteen grandchildren, Tamitha Anderson, Dennis French, Corey Meadows, Kismet Burris-Bruce, Empress Robinson, Calandra Hurd, Karvon Burris, Tamala Kearns, Shanelle Hurd, Ishanta Shoals, Ebony Moss, Kamarion Hurd, Karahjon Hurd and Keteyian Burris; numerous great grandchildren; her bonus children, Keith Young, Robert and Lula Johnson, Cecil Richards, and a special cousin, Nerbie Breedlove, and the entire First Baptist, Westside Church Family, a host of nephews and nieces, and a host of special friends and people she cared about.

A visitation will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Interment will follow in the Williamston Cemetery in Idabel, Oklahoma under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

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