She is originally from Indiana before moving to Vanceboro.
She is survived by her mother, Gail McCurdy, two sons, Christopher and Justin Schell, three sisters, Stephanie Schell and Jennifer Douthit, both of Vanceboro; Linda Hamilton of New Bern; and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Cotten Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Cotten Funeral Home.