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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.
217 East Main Street, Waverly, TN 37185

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