Gloria J. Curry

1953 - 2019

LEBANON, Tenn. - Our earthly angel known as Gloria Jean Curry, 66, of Lebanon, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 11, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family.
She was joyfully met at Heaven's Gate by her grandmother, Irene Taylor; her mother; her fathers; and many aunts and uncles.
She was welcomed into this life on Jan. 6, 1953, by her parents Marilyn Taylor and Bill Preston of Galesburg, Illinois. Bill Preston gave her three siblings, Lisa Swanson and Robert and Russ Preston. Marilyn went on to marry Gerald Hodges, who raised Gloria as his own daughter. Marilyn and Gerald gave her two sisters, Diane Wurzburger (Gary Brittingham) and Debra (Randy) Hroziencik. Gloria graduated from Galesburg Senior High in 1971.
Gloria was blessed to meet and marry her best friend and soulmate, Robert Curry, on June 14, 1970. With her marriage to Robert Curry, her family circle grew to include her new in-laws, Kenny Curry, Sue (Kenny) Jackson and Ronnie (Renee) Curry. The young couple began their life together in Knoxville, Illinois, and were so proud to welcome their children Christina Lynn and Michael (Tammy) Curry into this world. Gloria and Bob loved each other and being outdoors, fishing, camping, boating, snowmobiling and hunting. Their love of the outdoors and their pioneering spirit led them to become some of the first settlers in the then new community development known as Oak Run. At Oak Run they cleared the land and built their first home along with the help of their lifelong friends Vince and Linda Knox.
Gloria worked days at Ken Company and sold home interiors in the evenings while Bob worked at OMC and Admiral/Maytag. The couple's pioneering spirit then took them to Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, where they built their second house. While living in Mt. Juliet, Gloria worked at Standard Candy and then IRG.
Gloria and Bob dreamed of living in Florida, but once she was lovingly blessed by grandchildren Jacob and Madison Curry, Gloria said she could not leave Tennessee. They built their third home together in Hidden Valley Camping resort in Centerville, Tennessee. While living in Centerville, they were blessed with the arrival of two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Curtis Curry. They have also been blessed with many nieces and nephews.
Although she never officially moved to Florida, she vacationed there often for the past four winters. The couple lived at Rainbow Resort in Frostproof, Florida, and she worked as the resort's activity director. She enjoyed flower gardening and cruising with Carnival cruises. She has seen all the islands of the eastern, western and southern Caribbean.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Bond Memorial Chapel in Mt. Juliet, with Randy Hroziencik officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. A celebration of life service will be held in Galesburg at a later date. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the family. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Bond Memorial Chapel, North Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. Call (615) 773-2663 or visit www.bondmemorial.com.