Bonnie L. Hurst, 61 of Ocala, FL and formerly of East Wareham passed away at her residence surrounded by her loved ones after a 17-month battle with Stage-4 lung cancer on July 20.

She was born in Wareham to the late James and Emily Franklin.

She was a CNA for more than 20 years and touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

She is survived by Jerre T. Hurst Jr., her husband of more than 40 years, and her eight children; Rodney Franklin of Fairhaven, Virginia Schuchman of Ocala, Donna Snarsky of East Wareham, Ida Snodgrass of Ocala, Jerre Hurst III of Plymouth, Heaven Hurst of Fall River, Amanda Cabral of Port Charolette, FL, and Mildred Hurst of Ocala.

She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

She is also survived by three brothers and six sisters; Leslie Franklin, David Franklin, James Franklin, Margie Medeiros, Priscilla Nightingale, Jane Santos, Linda Reed, Joan Monty and Rebecca Franklin.

A Celebration of Life will be held with a date to follow.