Christina Michelle Hurlbert

Christina Michelle Hughes Hurlbert departed this life with us on February 28, 2025 peacefully in her home in Hilliard, FL. 

She was born to the late Paula Lynn Jones and Herbert Hughes in Jacksonville, FL on November 28, 1972. She was raised by her grandmother, Claudette Jones, better known as “Memaw” to all that knew and loved her. 

Michelle spent most of her time in Hilliard, FL where she attended Hilliard Middle-Senior High School. She was an avid cheerleader and softball player there. 

Michelle went on to become a mother of three children: Walter “Shuman” Lee Hurlbert, Jr., James “Peanut” Curtis Walker, and Kierra Sean Walker, all of whom she adored deeply. Michelle was a single mom who was driven by the love for her children to ensure they never went without. While things weren’t always easy, Michelle never failed at being the best mom she could be, providing her children with a lifetime of memories, laughs, and the deepest love. 

Michelle was a wonderful sister to Sean Hughes, Showna Sullivan, and Stacy Hughes. She was a devoted Aunt to many: Sami and Kayland Hughes, Kaylyn and Clayton Hughes, Jessa Nguyen and Keegan Henderson. 

Among all the titles Michelle held, being “Nana” was her favorite. She was blessed with three beautiful granddaughters: Sophia Michelle, Paisley Grace, and Oaklynn Mae, who will miss their Nana immensely. 

When Michelle wasn’t fulfilling her role as mom, sister, aunt or nana, you could find her rooting on her Georgia Bulldogs or the Jacksonville Jaguars. A lover of movies and true crime, the beach, Stevie Nicks and Toni Braxton. Michelle lit up any room she walked in. She was as beautiful inside as she was outside. She was a firecracker, tough as nails, and could make you laugh until you cried. Michelle was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, and love and support towards her family and friends. 

Michelle was met at heaven’s gates by her mother, Paula Jones; father, Herbert Hughes; memaw, Claudette Jones; niece, Malana Henderson; great-nephew, Kylen Killings. 

Left to carry on her legacy are her children: Walter “Shuman” Hurlbert (Ashlee), James “Peanut” Walker (Shelby), and Kierra Walker (Cameron); her sisters: Showna Sullivan (Jonathan), Stacy Hughes (Mike); her brother, Sean Hughes; her grandchildren: Sophia Hurlbert, Paisley Hitchcock, Oaklynn Walker; nieces and nephews; cousins and many extended family members and lifelong friends. 

A celebration of Michelle’s life and legacy will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home- Callahan Chapel all are welcome to join.  

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.srfhcallahan.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home – Callahan is honored to serve the Hurlbert family.