Mrs. Claudett Hurt, 68, passed away at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina, on October 26th, 2026. Born on January 2nd, 1958, in Richlands, Virginia, Claudett was the daughter of Victor Glen Meadows, Sr. and Roxie Lydia Meadows. 

Claudett lived in Russell County, Virginia, until moving to Catawba County in 1988. 

Claudett was a faithful and loyal Christian and loved attending church multiple times per week. She attended Exodus Missionary Outreach United Church of Christ in Hickory, North Carolina. Although she spent many years in the workforce as a laborer in furniture manufacturing, her most notable work was within the church. She has worked closely with the Music Ministry teams, most recently the Pop Up Choir. She worked diligently as the videographer for many years. She was a part of the TV ministry, prison outreach ministry, Usher team, Exodus Thrift store volunteer, and worked on several outreach teams. She served on the board that helped originally form Exodus Missionary Outreach Ministries. For 41 years, Claudett battled Parkinson’s disease with courage and perseverance. Through every storm, her strength remained the anchor that kept her family safe and steady. 

Mrs Claudett Hurt was preceded in death by both of her parents, her eldest brother, Glencel Ray Meadows Sr., and her youngest brother, John Ellis Meadows.

Those surviving her passing are her husband of 48 years, Darel Hurt, of the home; her children; Cynthia Kirby of Taylorsville, North Carolina, Denise Erby and partner Damon Stitt of Valdese, North Carolina, Lisa Westrick and her husband Michael Westrick, of Junction City, Kansas; Ray Meadows and his wife Eileen Meadows of Newton, North Carolina; grandchildren in order of age: Stephen and wife, Amber Kirby, Darel-Ray Meadows, Rosie Meadows, Roxie Deanna Erby, Sarah and husband James Smith, Wesley Davey III, Jordan and wife Hannah Erby, Alexandria Back, Tristan Back, Levi Kirby, Jocelyn Braman, Lilly Kirby, Luke Kirby; her great-grandchildren, Emersyn Erby, Ophelia Gray, Eleanor Erby, Jace Smith, Evelynn Kirby, and Atlas Erby. Claudett was also survived by four siblings, Allen Clay Meadows and wife, Peggy of Vale, Virginia, Victor Glen Meadows Jr. and wife, Bobbie of Tazewell, Virginia, Victoria Crabtree and husband, Carson of Cleveland, Virginia and Crysteen Miller and husband, Mike, of Hiddenite, North Carolina. 

A memorial service will be held at, Exodus Missionary Outreach United Church of Christ 1763 Highland Ave NE, Hickory, North Carolina, 28601, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 3 p.m. The Family will be receiving friends and family from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., with service immediately following.

The family is requesting neutral colors in lieu of black.

Claudett showed us that resilience isn't just about surviving hard times, but rising above them with grace. Her unbreakable spirit is the greatest legacy. May her story of resilience and determination inspire those whom her life touched.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Exodus.

Reverend Reggie Longcrier, Pastor and Eulogist.

Dirk M. Thompson Mortuary is serving the Claudett Hurt family. 828.323.1980 www.dirkmthompsonmortuary.com