Florence Conover Hurley

July 14, 1922 - October 2, 2016

Princeton - Florence Conover Hurley, 94, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday October 2, 2016. She was born in Belle Mead to Cornelius and Eleanor Conover on July 14th 1922. Florence was a graduate of Somerville High School and Paine Hall in New York City. Upon graduation from Paine Hall, she became a medical secretary followed by many years as a legal secretary at ETS. She married Herbert Van Cleve Hurley on September 19th 1943. Together they lived and worked on Terhune’s Orchard. Florence was a dedicated volunteer at St. Lawrence for 15 years. She joined the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville in 1952 and was an active member, grateful for the role the church played in her life. Florence had a gift for music, playing both piano and organ, and continued to play daily throughout her life. Florence’s greatest joy and passion were her family. She is survived by her four children; Kathy Hurley Chatfield, Nancy Skillman, David Hurley, and Dan Hurley. She will be forever cherished by her eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Florence taught her family how to live fully, to laugh often, and to love abundantly. Friends may visit Friday from 9:30-10:30 am at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main Street (Route 206), Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. A celebration of her life will follow at 11 am at the church. Burial will take place in Highland Cemetery, Hopewell. In lieu of flowers or a donation, please pay a kindness forward. Services will be under the direction and care of Hopewell Memorial Home & Cremation Services located at 71 E. Prospect Hopewell NJ 08525