Mary Katherine Gidcomb

Mary Katherine Gidcomb obituary, Waverly, TN

Mary Katherine Gidcomb

Mary Gidcomb Obituary

Visit the Humphreys County Funeral Home - Waverly website to view the full obituary.

Mrs. Mary Katherine Gidcomb, age 74

Of Waverly, TN passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Three Rivers Hospital. She was born August 11, 1950, to Simmie “Queen” and Dorothy Parnell.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Throughout her life, she exemplified warmth and compassion, nurturing her family with a spirit of love that will forever resonate in their hearts.

Mary will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00pm Wednesday, April 30th and from 10:00am until service time Thursday, May 1st at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Gidcomb will be conducted at 12:00pm Thursday, May 1, 2025, in the Humphreys County Funeral Home Chapel with Joseph Parnell officiating.

Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in New Johnsonville.

Survivors:

Sons:

Tim Curtis (Kara) of McEwen, TN

Chris Curtis of Gu-win, AL

Grandchildren:

Katherine Curtis, Michael Curtis and

Kaylie Curtis (fiancé, Jarret Henderson)

Great Grandchildren:

Aden Curtis and Christopher Henderson

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Simmie “Queen” Parnell and Dorothy Simmons Parnell

Husband: James Douglas Gidcomb

Brother: Johnnie Dean Parnell

Sister: Merlie Ann Barner

Arrangements by Humphreys County Funeral Home, (931) 296-5955

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Humphreys County Funeral Home - Waverly

217 East Main Street, Waverly, TN 37185

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