Dorothy Louise Hurst's Obituary
Dorothy Louise Scott Hurst
LONGVIEW — Dorothy Hurst, 93, of Longview, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
Dorothy Louise Scott Hurst was born on April 7, 1924 to James Coy and Minnie Scott in Andover, VA, as the youngest of seven children. Dorothy graduated from Appalachia High School in 1942, and graduated from Bowling Green Business University in Bowling Green, KY. In 1950, she made Longview home and was married shortly after. In 1952 she gave birth to her pride and joy, her daughter, Rebecca.
Dorothy was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Longview. She loved her church and attended regularly as long as she was physically able to go.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Rebecca Slusher and her husband Rodney of Longview; and her grandsons Kelley Green of Moscow, ID; and Philip Green of Longview, his wife Ashley and great-grandchildren Dylan and Lane.
Dorothy began her career in banking with First Federal Savings in 1960 as a teller. In the ten years that followed, she earned numerous degrees from the American Savings and Loan Institute, and received their Achievement Award in 1971.
She is preceded in death by her parents James Coy and Minnie Scott; brothers, James C. Scott, James H. Scott, Joseph E. Scott, Ernest C. Scott; and sisters, Elizabeth “Sis” Pippin, and Helen Lauderback.
Dorothy received several promotions throughout her career, serving as head of the accounting department, secretary to the board of directors, and as secretary-treasurer. After 28 years of service, Dorothy “retired,” but continued working part-time until 1996. She was highly valued and respected in the banking community, and dearly loved by her co-workers and customers.
Dorothy loved and treasured being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was always there for her family when they needed her, whether it be helping her daughter Rebecca through nursing school, or chauffeuring her grandsons, Kelley and Philip, (and their friends) to school and all over town. “Mimi,” as she was known, found great joy in surprising her great-grands with sweet treats as often as possible. She loved spending time with her family, and providing for them in every way she could. Dorothy was a true example of kindness, humility, and selflessness, and lived her life in a way that we should all strive to imitate.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum at Rosewood Park Cemetery in Longview.
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