Born in Bushnell, FL, Mrs. Gurley was the daughter of the late Jesse Frank Wetherington and Mary Olive Smith Carson. She was a retired teacher from the Clarke County School District and loved crocheting, reading and puzzle books. She also enjoyed telling stories.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gurley was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Douglas Gurley and a granddaughter, Annabella Gurley.
Survivors include children: Marion Denice Nelms of Comer, Gwen Hall of Jefferson and Russell Gurley (Sakeenah) of Athens; sister, Robin Wilkes of Winterville; grandchildren: Naconna Curtis, Howdy Curtis, Rusty Nelms, Allen Stokes-Hayes (Lee), Kellie Tittle, Cody Hall, MacKenzie Hall and Reagan Gurley; eight great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 3, at 10:00 a.m., at Evergreen Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Dillard officiating.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com for the Gurley family.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.