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Marilyn McCurdy Obituary

Marilyn J. McCurdy, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1330 S. Fielder Road, Arlington. Memorials: Donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Arlington, Texas. Born in Sayre, Pa., she loved teaching children, and was always interested in travel, new experiences and new friends. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Gerald McCurdy, they moved from upstate New York and made Arlington their home in 1978. Survivors: Her children, Annie (Steve) Mitchell of Justin, Laurie (Jim) Wood of Tucson, Ariz., James (Amy) McCurdy of Plano, Jennifer (Mike) Finn of Euless; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 10, 2016.

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Laurie

December 18, 2022

I miss you so much, Mom.
thank you for more than you ever knew you gave.
i love you

Hope Christiansen

March 22, 2021

My family lived down the street from Marilyn and Jerry, and Marilyn took care of my sister and I when we weren't in school. Words cannot express how lovely my memories of her are. She cared for us like we were her own with incredible kindness and patience. If I close my eyes, I can see myself right back at her kitchen table with a baloney and cheese sandwich in front of me. Or I'm right back in the sky blue Mercury as she took me to school. My favorite memory was when she made me a Dorothy costume (from the Wizard of Oz. I think it was Halloween.). It was such a cute little dress and apron she made, and she even found a little basket for me and braided my hair. Twenty-five years later, I still remember how excited I was to get to school and show off my costume.

Knowing Marilyn was truly a blessing. I will be forever grateful that I got to have her in my life.

susan simpson

January 13, 2016

There are so many blessings in life. There are so many memories that will remain forever. There were so many laughs throughout our years together. Out trips together were epic.

There are many blessings in life. Having you as my sister is truly one of those blessings. I love you.

Suzi

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1955 aprox with sister Susan Simpson

Susan Simpson

January 13, 2016

1936 with Grandparents George and Gladys Johnson

Susan Simpson

January 13, 2016

1939 with parents Harold and Gertrude Simpson

Susan Simpson

January 13, 2016

Linda Williams

January 10, 2016

Marilyn is one of the most wonderful angels put on this earth. Because of her, my son and daughter are the wonderful people on earth. Her smile was so contagious and her heart expanded to all who know her. Enjoy heaven my friend and keep an eye on us! Love always, Linda Williams

January 10, 2016

I will miss Marilyn's BEAUTIFUL smile.

Judy Martin

Marilyn with sisters Susan Simpson & Caryl Simpson Stratton, and mother Gertrude Simpson on 9/23/01

Amy Palermo

January 10, 2016

January 10, 2016

words can not express what a wonderful person Marilyn was. I shall miss her so
much. Jackie Smith

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