Helen Hurst

Helen Marie Hurst, 89, of Topeka, Kanas passed away peacefully at Stormont Vail Hospital, surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Helen was born on February 23, 1935, in Sylvia, Kansas. She was the daughter of Ben and Lenora Fern Moeckel. Helen graduated from Sylvia High School in 1953 and Hutchinson Community College in 1955. On October 28, 1955, Helen married the love of her life, Glen Lee Hurst. They were married for 61 years. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2016. After teaching first grade for a couple of years, Helen chose to stay at home to raise their family. Glen’s job as the Northeast Kansas Regional Supervisor for Kansas Wildlife and Parks transferred the family from Larned, Kansas to Topeka, then to Wamego, Kansas and eventually back to Topeka. During that time Helen worked in several places including managing Peter Pan Ice Cream Stores in Topeka and Manhattan, Kansas, and working for two different insurance companies in Topeka. Helen eventually retired to watch her grandchildren. Helen and Glen enjoyed travelling in their RV and heading south during the winter months allowing them time for fishing and golfing. They would always return early, as Helen’s truest passion was always time spent with family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy; following their sporting and school events was one of her favorite pastimes. Helen was dearly loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Grateful and blessed to have shared her life are her daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Brady (Craig), Cathy Wilson (Mark), Glenda Miller (Tom), all of Topeka; seven grandchildren, Robert Wilson (Jessica), Amber Sester (Adam), Jackie Jones, Brandon Miller (Alyssa), Chase Brady (Danielle), Ryan Miller (Wray Wickizer) and Cory Wilson (Charissa); eight great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Joy Moeckel, Eudora, Kansas, Linda Moeckel, Minneapolis, Kansas, Marilyn Hurst, Sylvia; a brother-in-law, Keith Hurst, Sylvia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Glen, brothers, Don Moeckel, Bud Moeckel and Richard Moeckel. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Lexington Park Independent Living. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2025, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. A private inurnment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Helen Hurst

February 23, 1935 - January 2, 2025