We regret to inform you of the recent passing of Joyce Starkey Hurley, age 85, beloved spouse of Retired Maj. William Hurley.
OBITUARY
Joyce Starkey Hurley of Chestertown, MD passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Barnett Hospice Center in Centreville, MD. She was 85.
Joyce was born July 12, 1924 in Templeville, MD the daughter of the late James Medford Starkey and Nora “Wyatt Starkey.
She graduated from Sudlersville High School in 1957. Joyce worked as a clerical supervisor for the state division of Parole and Probation and retired in 1996 after 16 years. Joyce was a member of Calvary Asbury United Methodist Church in Sudlersville, MD. She enjoyed playing golf, wintering in Florida, working on both homes, in Florida and Maryland and most of all enjoyed the ability to do what she wanted when she wanted.
In addition to her parent’s she was preceded in death by one sister, Eleanor S. Nickerson and one brother, James M. Starkey Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William H. Hurley of Chestertown, MD, one brother, F. Wyatt Starkey (Pat) of Sudlersville, MD, four nephews and two nieces.
SERVICES
A visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Wed 9/18/2024 at Fellows Family Funeral Home 370 Cypress St. Millington, MD 21651. Services will begin at 2pm. Burial will follow the service in Sudlersville Cemetery in Sudlersville, MD.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to Compass Regional Hospice 160 Coarsevall Dr. Centreville, MD 21617 or to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.fhnfuneralhome.com