Mrs. Elsie Louise McCurry, age 89, Telford, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at her residence.
Mrs. McCurry was born in Washington County and daughter of the late Albert Thomas & Lela Maude Sellers Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert E. McCurry, son William “Bill” McCurry, infant sister Rowena, brother Howard Ferguson, and a great-grandson, Clay Thomas Collins.
She was a member of New Victory Baptist Church and the Willing Workers Class, where she previously taught Sunday School and member of the WMU. She worked The Charles Store prior to marriage and ran a dairy farm with her children while her husband worked on the job. There was always food on the table for anyone who came through the door. She graciously gave to those who did not have, knowing it was more blessed to give than receive. She enjoyed reading her bible, cooking, sewing and being with her family.
Survivors include children, Wanda Tilson, Jane Collins, Tom McCurry and wife Jeanene, Mary McKee and Debbie McCurry; grandsons, Rodney Collins (Drew Whitaker), Jason Collins (Felicia Greer) Eric Collins (Mendy), Richard Tilson (Angie), Tony Tilson (Lee), Mike Tilson (Whitney), Timmy Briggs (Heather), Nathaniel McKee (Stacy Honerkamp), Sandra Ann Forbes (Bryan), Carrie Lewis (Steven) and Sara Sutphin (Robert); 25 great grandchildren; and special friend, Brenda Cutshall.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Smokey Mountain Hospice and especially Craig Rhyne for their wonderful care.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2017 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Parker Street and Pastor Darrell Slagle officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Friday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, January 28, 2017 at New Victory Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Jeremy Dykes officiating.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Memorial donations may be made to New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery or Jackson Park Church of Brethren Memorial Fund.
SO SORRY, I KNOW YOURE GREIF. I KNOW SHE WILL BE
MISSED BY YOU GUYS, BUT OUR LOSS IS HEAVENS
GAIN...TAKE CARE .
Wanda, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom
passing. I will keep you in my prayers. If you
need anything please let me know. God bless you
all.
Jane, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your
Mother. I know your heart is breaking. You are
in my prayers.
01/27/2017
Brenda Rainwater
Jane, friends, and family,I am sorry for your
loss.I will be praying that God Will Give you peace
during this time of beavment.God Bless you all..
01/27/2017
Sherill and Saundra Howell
Jane, Eric and family. We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. May God bless you and give each of you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Sherill and Saundra Howell
God Bless You and Yours. Will see you tonight at
viewing. Praying for You.
God Bless You and Yours. Will see you tonight at
the viewing. Praying for you.
Our deepest condolences to your family.
01/27/2017
Brion and Ida Jones
Sweet Elsie will be missed by her chiropractic
family for sure. She was a great mom,
grandmother, and great grandmother. She was loved
by everyone. Jane, we love you and send our
condolences.
01/27/2017
Charlie & Karen Moore
Jane, We are so sorry to hear about your mothers passing.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
01/26/2017
Linda Courtney
Her body may have left this world but her spirit will be near
always. Sometimes I feel Dad so near I can almost feel his
breath and hear his laughter.
01/26/2017
Linda Swatzell
Debbie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I
pray God will comfort you and your family.
With Deep Sympathy for Family & Friends.
01/26/2017
Kenneth & Paulette Odom
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you all during this time of grief. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family and may you find comfort in knowing she has gone to a better place where she will suffer no more. Sincerely, Paulette & Kenneth Odom
01/26/2017
Betty and Dan Westbrook
Wanda and family so sorry for your loss but your beloved mother is in the arms of Jesus and looking down to watch over you!
Love in Christ.
01/26/2017
carolyn broyles
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you.
God bless this family. This was a fine and Godly lady. She
always treated me just like I was one of her own kids.
Debbie my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God be with you. Caskey
Deb, so sorry to hear of your Mom passing. It will
be tough for a while but just knowing she not
suffering no more will help. I will be thinking of
you and will keep you in my prayers Love you.
01/25/2017
Susie Gillis Bennett
So sorry, sending love and prayers to you all.
Mary, Debbie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You all were blessed with a
wonderful mother. I have many good memories of being at
your house when we were growing up. Thinking of you❤️
