Photo courtesy of Whitlock Mortuary, Inc.
Toccoa, Georgia
Mrs. Betty McCurley Sheriff, age 83, of Toccoa, GA; passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Stephens County Hospital. Born March 29, 1934 in Eastanollee, GA, she was a daughter of the late Henley Lawrence and Willie Fulbright McCurley. She was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Coats and Clark after 25 years of service. Family members include her daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Rumsey and Tom of Greer, SC, Elaine Payne and Allen of Toccoa, and Jean Poole and Reid of Toccoa; sisters-in-law, Ollie Walker and Willie Mae Owen; brother-in-law, William Dewey Sheriff; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jamey Joe Walters; sisters, Mazel Moore and Brenda Cash; a brother, Harold McCurley; and sisters-in-law, Alma Stowe and Ann Bell. Funeral services will be held at eleven o'clock Thursday, December 28, 2017 from the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary with Pastor Chad Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Roselane Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers; David McCurley, David Bell, Dennis Bell, Rocky Lane, Adrian Sheriff, and Rodney Sheriff. The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 5pm – 8pm Wednesday. The family will be at their respective homes. Condolences may be sent to the family at whitlockmortuary.net Whitlock Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
I remember Betty for her kindness, her loving nature and her ready, wonderful laugh. It was my good fortune to be a part of her life for a while, and I am grateful for that. May God bless and comfort you Linda, Elaine and Jean, and all who loved her. Bill Kesler
Bill Kesler
December 28, 2017 | Mableton, GA
I am so sorry for your loss, Elaine. God bless and keep you. We love you.
Sonya Gauthier
December 28, 2017 | Eastanollee, GA | Family Friend
Elaine, sorry for your loss. You and your sisters are in our prayers. You know more than most the tremendous heartache in losing a loved one. Seek comfort in knowing there is a joyous reunion in Heaven today.
Hank, Joyce and Family
December 28, 2017 | Brunswick, GA | Family
Betty was, from my first memory of her, loving and kind. She always had that soft smile and kind voice that made you feel loved and wanted. So much like her mother. And sHe was very much love by her Uncle H.M. and will be missed more than she could have imagined by those who survived him - Aunt Norma, Norlydia (Eric) and Max (Sherrie). I both smiled and cried yesterday when her Christmas card today - she never forgot! She ended her life doing what she loved and near those she loved and...
Norlydia (Fulbright) McBee
December 27, 2017 | Atlanta, GA | Family
Linda, Tom & Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this special time of Mrs. Sheriff's passing. May God fill your hearts with His peace, love, and assurance.
David and Deenie Miller
December 27, 2017 | Toccoa, GA | Classmate
I'm sorry for your loss, I will be praying for you and your family.
James Taylor
December 27, 2017 | Danielsville, GA | Family Friend
Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear of Betty's death, she was a good friend to mom and she will be missed. You are in my prayers.
Gail Shirley
December 27, 2017 | Matthews, NC | Friend
Jean,
Sandra and I would like you to know that we are thinking of you and Reid and your families during this time.
Jimmy Cook
December 27, 2017 | Toccoa, GA | Friend
