Mary Lou Hurwitz
Hurwitz, Mary Lou (nee Roberts) February 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Hyman, devoted mother to Betsy (Rick) Turner, and Nancy (David) Gray. She will also be missed by her 5 grandchildren Sarah, Katie, Emily, Wes and Christine. Mary Lou was born and raised in Germantown, Pennsylvania. She attended Germantown Friends School where she played field hockey, tennis and basketball. She was named All Philadelphia in field hockey, and graduated as valedictorian in 1946. She then attended Mount Holyoke College where she also played field hockey. And finally, University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Masters Degree in Social Work. Mary Lou worked as a social worker for the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit until her retirement in 1993. Mary Lou was an active member of the Chestnut Hill Friends meeting until 2008 when she moved to New Jersey to be near her daughter. She spent her final years at Brandywine Senior Living where she made so many special friends. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions in Mary Lou’s name may be made to the charity of your choice
We are sorry for your loss and wish to extend our sincere condolences.
Your family will be held in our prayers.
May the God of comfort grant the family peace at this sad time. The Bible gives us hope in that one day soon we will be reunited with our dead loved ones here on the earth again. (John 5:28,29)
I knew Mary Lou from Chestnut Hill Quaker Meeting. She was a kind, generous soul. My favorite story about her is when a few of us were talking about marriage. She said she still felt the same love for her husband as when they were first married. I thought this was so remarkable and admirable, and that it showed what a loving heart she had. Your family will be in my prayers.
I was sorry to learn about your loss. I remember your Mom fondly from my high school days. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmest wishes,
Cecil Cross