Margaret Freeman Curry

Margaret Freeman Curry, 93, of Midland, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate in Charlotte, NC.

Margaret was born September 2, 1931 in Pisgah, Alabama to the late Theodore Roosevelt Freeman and the late Mazie Belle Sewell Freeman.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Fred Ernest Curry, Jr.; son, Fred Ernest Curry III; brothers, John, Charles, Wesley and Tim Freeman; sisters, Mozelle, Connie, and Myra.

Margaret was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She attend the University of Alabama and then went on to teach at East Greer Elementary in Greer, South Carolina for over 25 years. After retirement, she and her husband, Buddy, moved to North Carolina to be close to their daughter, son and his family. Margaret was known as being a "choco-haulic" and always had to have dessert. She enjoyed participating in the Mint Hill, Bethel Church, and Locust book clubs, and she also enjoyed taking exercise classes and playing Bingo at the West Stanly Senior Center. Margaret participated for 12 years in the annual Charlotte NC Turkey Trott, and received the award for the oldest participant in 2021 and 2023. Some of Margaret's most cherished moments were all of the times that she got to spend with her family and friends at their family reunions, and going to places such as the beach when the weather was warm and the mountains when it snowed.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Bethel Church located at 12700 Idlebrook Rd. Midland, NC. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation officiated by Reverends Jeremy Hackett and Mark Clontz. Burial will follow at Bethel Church Cemetery.

Survivors include daughter, Deborah Curry Toth; son, Blake (Gina) Curry of Midland; granddaughter, Keely Curry, and grandson, Christopher Curry; brother Rick and sister-in-law Maxie; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Donations may be made to Bethel Church of Midland.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Curry family.