Mary McCurry

Mary Elizabeth Dale McCurry passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 joining her beloved husband, Mac in heaven. Funeral Services will be held at Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street on Friday, November 27 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Ron Holland officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior. Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Alzheimer’s Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Mary was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1922, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the youngest child of John Irving, Sr. and Eddie Young Dale. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Irene, and brothers, John, Jr. and Robert.

She spent her formative years in Knoxville and Chattanooga, moving to Macon, GA with her parents compliments of her father’s job with the Railway Express Agency.

It was in Macon she met her future husband, Wade McCurry Jr. (Mac). They were married at Vineville Baptist Church on November 30, 1947, and remained in Macon, raising sons, Wade III and Douglas.

Mary was involved in community, church and neighborhood activities. She was a member of DAR and the Women’s Civic Club. She loved reading, playing bridge and was an excellent seamstress. She was a dedicated wife and mother and embraced her role as Mama Mac to her grandchildren. She loved the holidays and treasured her family gathering to celebrate the seasons.

Her sons will always treasure her love and steadfastness, as her grandchildren remember Mama Mac “specials” and the days she devoted to each of their birthdays.

She is survived by her sons; Wade III (Sally) McCurry of Macon and Douglas (Charna) McCurry of Milton; grandchildren, Matt (Jesalyn) McCurry, Will (Reese) McCurry and Mary Beth (Cole) Rutherford; and great-grandchildren, Stuart, Louise, Mac, Martin and Mary Parham McCurry.

A special thank you to the caregivers at John Wesley Villas and Bolingreen Nursing Home.

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Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.