Obituary - Vita Pauline Hurt

Vita Pauline Hurt, 68, of Deepwater, Missouri, formerly of Chilhowee, Mo., passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home.

She was born February 14, 1955 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Charles Joseph Treccariche and Juanita Pearl (Lafferty) Treccariche.

Vita was a longtime caregiver, providing valuable care to end of life patients. She was also a waitress for several years. She enjoyed her Bible studies. Vita was known to take in and care for various stray animals. She loved all animals. She also enjoyed buying and rebuilding old broken down campers and reselling them.

Surviving are one son, Joe Hurt (Tricia), Clinton, Mo.; one daughter, Nylonya Colleen Lucio, Blairstown, Mo.; six grandchildren, Brittany Fonke (Coley), Logan Joseph Hurt, Elijah Hurt, Taysia Beebe, Jonah Hurt and Damien Hurt; two great-grandchildren, Jasper Hurt and Jade Hurt; one sister, Toni Treccariche, Deepwater, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James E. Shepherd; and step-father, James E. Hancock.

Vita’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.