Nell Evangeline Branton Currie

Jackson

Nell Evangeline Branton Currie of Jackson, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2015.

Nell was born in New Hebron, Mississippi on July 17, 1927 to Anna Waltman Branton and Shelby M. Branton. She graduated from Central High School in Jackson. She worked as an engineering assistant at Southern Bell for 40 years and also as a credit manager part-time for McRaes Department store for 30 years.

Nell married Edward Jones Currie on June 17, 1950 and together they had two children, Edward Jones Currie, Jr. and Susan Annah Currie, whom they raised in Jackson. After Edward passed away in 1957, Nell worked tirelessly with many sacrifices to support and provide for her children. She set an example of dedication, perseverance and strength for all who knew her. She was warm, loving, with a great sense of humor and was deeply spiritual.

Nell is survived by her two children, Edward Currie Jr of Jackson, MS and Susan Currie (Chris McNamara) of Ithaca, NY; two grandchildren, Morgan Currie (Tommy Danbury), and Scott (Sarah) Currie; as well as two great grandchildren, Rowan Simone Danbury and Miller Edward Currie. Nell is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Nell was pre-deceased by her daughter-in-law, Barbara Currie and by her husband, Edward J Currie.

Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202 on Thursday November 5th at 11 a.m. A visitation will follow and burial will be at 3pm in Monticello, Mississippi. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street, Ithaca New York, 14850 (http://www.tcplfoundation.org/) or to the Barb Currie Diversity Scholarship Fund, 11812 N. 56th Street, Tampa Florida 33617. The family would like to thank the staff at the Arbor and St Dominic's Hospital for all their attention and care.