Evelyn M. Hurley nee Blaney, 86

Beloved Wife of the late James B.  Loving Daughter of the late James Blaney and the late Evelyn nee McCormick.  Dearest Mother of Evlynne (Michael) Stuckly, William (Loretta), Mary Kay, Theresa (Michael) Bernatz, Edward, Patrick (April), late Anna and the late Joseph.

Cherished Grandmother of Thomas (Allison) Spoto, Sue Marie (Josh) Herring, Morgan (Edger) Islas and Joseph and Great-Grandmother of many.  Dear Sister of James (late Agnes) Blaney and the late Joanne (late William) Conway.  Aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Member of the Marquette Park Special Recreation Association and a proud supporter of Misericordia.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia (www.misericordia.com) or Alzheimer's Association ( www.alz.org ) appreciated or please just take your mom out to dinner.

Our precious mother, Evelyn Hurley, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the age of 86, having battled Alzheimer's' bravely for more than eight years.  It would be wrong to say that Mom lost her battle because she never stopped fighting.  When anyone else would have broken, Mom stayed strong.  Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like.  There was no quit in Mom.  Just because she is no longer here, it does not mean she lost her fight.  She fought the good fight.

She led a simple life. What she valued most in people was honesty and them being down to earth.  She devoted her life to her children while working full time and many extra jobs.  Like a typical Irish mother, she made sacrifices for everybody.  As long as Mom could still lift a hand, she would lift it in kindness to someone else.  Her home was never empty, and she never met a person she would not eventually call family.  There is not a person that she knew who is not a better person for knowing her.

She was an avid children sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching sports, especially if it involved one of her children or grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her last days especially Bozenna (Gift from God), our family's caregiver.

No one's eye's shined so bright with love as my mom, who is now high above.

IF YOU HAVE ANY GREAT STORIES ABOUT MOM, PLEASE LET US KNOW.  STATIONERY WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE VISITATION.

Visitation Thursday from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at CURLEY FUNERAL HOME, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge; Funeral Friday 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Louis de Montfort Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  For more information:  (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com