Rebecca Robyn

Hurst

Rebecca Robyn Hurst, 44, of Thomasville, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the funeral home Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Robyn was born on May 29, 1978, in Albany, GA, to Bobby Spence & Mary Willis Spence.

Robyn had a zest for life and always lit up the room wherever she went. She found  joy in being a wife, mother to her boys, and loved being Gram to her young grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband, Christopher Hurst.

Robyn was an avid outdoorswoman and could be found frequently camping, hiking, fishing, and kayaking. She was Harry Potter's biggest fan and loved all things Disney. She loved to travel and had traveled extensively all over the United States.

Robyn held Master's Degrees in Business and Library Science. She served the Wakulla County and Crawfordville, Florida, communities for many years as the Director of Library Services. She loved to host events including the annual Mardi Gras library fundraiser and many special events during the year. She and Christopher recently played Hans and Leia at a Star Wars event.

She will be missed by all who loved her. In addition to her husband, and her "bonus dad" Donnie Hurst, she is survived by; her children, Chanse (Tessa) Hurst of Thomasville, Morgan (Coleen) Myers of Ochlocknee, GA, Joshua (Caitlin) Hurst of Crawfordville, FL, and William Avery Hurst of Washington; siblings, Angie (Jeff) Haire of Leesburg, GA, Karrie (Chris) Wood of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Randy Spence of Leesburg, GA, Marcus (Michelle) Spence of Leesburg, GA, Karen (David) Newsome of Sylvester, GA, and Lisa (Jerry) Heflin of Sylvester, GA, grandchildren, Hayden Robertson, Enslee Ann Hurst, Autumn Grace Hurst, Henry Myers and Erin Laine Hurst, and several nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Robyn's memory to Friends of the Wakulla County Public Library or the charity of your choice.