Eileen Elizabeth Hurless, 84 of Columbus and formerly of Van Wert passed away at 1:45 a.m., Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Smith's Mill Health Center of New Albany, Ohio.

She was born on May 31, 1940 in Lodi, Ohio the daughter of the late Rev. Waldo E. Byers and Elsie Caroline (Bennett) Byers. On August 2, 1959, she married Paul Eugene Hurless who preceded her in death on December 28, 2008.

Eileen is survived by two sons, John E. Hurless of Convoy and Michael P. Hurless of Columbus, OH three grandchildren, Aleyna S. Hurless of Van Wert, Chandler R. Hurless of Convoy and Caden E. Hurless of Van Wert; a sister, Marcielle Edgell of Westerville, OH.

Eileen was a teacher and taught at Parkway Middle School where she taught for thirty-five years. She graduated from Willshire High School and then graduated from Wright State University with Bachelors Degree in Science and Education. Eileen was also was a former member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Myra Sue Hurless and a brother, David W. Byers.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services. There will be calling hours 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Thursday. Interment will follow at Fletcher Cemetery in Willshire Township.

Preferred memorials are to the donor's choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.