Barbara Hurley Obituary

The family announces the passing of Barbara Hurley of Newark, Delaware on October 22, 2026. Barbara was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Hurley to show support.

She was predeceased by: her son Steven M. Messick; her brother William "Butch" H. Johnson; her mother Dorothy Gregor; her sister-in-law Franny A. Johnson; and her uncle Charles Fox.

She is survived by: her husband Harry A. Christensen, III; her sons, Brian E. Messick of Leadville and Jeffrey C. Messick; her brother Wayne T. Johnson of Elkton, Maryland; her brother-in-law Harvey L. Christensen (Kathy) of Perryville, Maryland; her stepdaughter Desiree M. Christensen; her stepgranddaughters, Riley and Dakota of Elkton, Maryland; her close friend Helen McCall of St. George, Delaware; and her pet Ace. She is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's name can be made in memory of her love for animals to Faithful Friends Animal Society (https://faithfulfriends.us) and/or Forgotten Cats.