Elinia E. Hurst, 66, died Thursday, October 20, 2011 at her Lancaster home. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Carl D., Sr. and Mary Anna Wilson Bays.

She previously worked at the Akron Shoe Factory in Akron and had also been a waitress at The Comet Diner in Lancaster. Elinia was a member of West End Mennonite Fellowship. She loved camping and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are her children Ronald R. Hurst of Lancaster and Ulessia L., wife of Martin Barr, of Witmer; 4 grandchildren; and 7 siblings, Joyce Shifflet, Mary Green and Roy, Roger, James, Marshall and Michael Bays. Her son Michael S. Hurst, stepmother Alverta Bays and brother Carl Bays preceded Elinia in death.

Elinia's family wish to thank the Home Helpers for the loving care they provided during her illness.

The Funeral will be held 11 AM Tuesday, October 25, 2011, with Pastor Jon Byler officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Viewings will be held 6-8 PM Monday and 10-11 AM Tuesday at the funeral home. Entombment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lancaster, County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 1604-4125 or www.hospiceoflancaster.org .To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661