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Mrs. Essie Mae Brown McCurry was born on December 17, 1932, to the late Lula Virginia Harper-Brown and Sam Brown. She was called home early Saturday morning on August 3, 2025.
Essie joined the New Hope Franklin Baptist Church in her youth but regularly attended the Lavonia Church of Christ. She retired from Dad's Restaurant after working for many years. Essie was an avid fan of quilting, a gardener growing flowers, fruits and vegetables, a lover of WWE Wrestling and loved fishing.
Essie leaves to cherish her memories five children Frederick (Teresa) McCurry, Rachel (Chester) Gardner, Thurley Mangrum, Jacqueline (Ronnie) Morrison all of Lavonia, GA, and Herman McCurry of Hagerstown, MD; ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; a special friend who she called her Little Brother Frank Johnson.
She is preceded in death by four brothers Leonard Brown, Noland Brown, JD Brown, and George Roebuck; six sisters Annie Laura King, Ruby Nell Maxwell, Clara Ruth Johnson, Clara Jean Hunter, Rebecca Johnson, and Mae Lee Latimer; and one son-in-law Dwight Mangrum.
Public viewing will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 1:00 - 5:00pm, located at Mack's Funeral Home - Hartwell Chapel.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00am, located at Lavonia Church of Christ.
Interment service will immediately follow funeral services located at Fairview/New Hope Cemetery - Canon, GA.
We ask that you keep the McCurry family in your thoughts and prayers.
You may express your condolences, sign the online register, send flowers, or light a memory candle in her honor to provide comfort to the family.
Arrangements for Mrs. Essie M. McCurry have been entrusted to Mack's Funeral Home - Hartwell Chapel.
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Tanya T. Winfrey, HHR Administrator
August 7, 2025
Deepest condolences for such a sweet lady. She lived a full and meaningful life and her wisdom and kindness will always be remembered and cherished. Wishing the family peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead. Prayers for the family
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