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1919
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2008
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Annie Corry Obituary
Mrs. Corry received a Bachelor's degree from Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC, and later completed a Master's degree at North Carolina University in Durham. She worked over 30 years in education in a number of different school systems including Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cleveland and Halifax counties to name a few, beginning initially as a French and English teacher. At the time of her retirement, she was an assistant principal with the Gaston County school system. In addition to being a dedicated educator, Mrs. Corry was involved in numerous local and national civic organizations throughout the years as well. During her lifetime, she was very much involved in church activities as a member of both Washington Baptist Church and Saint Paul United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clayward C. Corry, Sr.; four sisters and two brothers.
Left to cherish loving memories, one daughter, Patricia A. Corry of Nashville, Tenn.; one son, Clayward C. "Mickey" Corry, Jr. (Bettye) of Kings Mountain; one grandson, Clayward C. Corry, III (Marcella) of Charlotte; two great-grandchildren, Dillon and Isabela; her caregivers, Ester Wingo and Terricia Wingo; three sisters in law, Symantha Williams, Janol Whitfield and Albertine Hickman; one brother in law, John Corry, Sr. and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Monday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m., at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Kings Mountain.
Visitation: The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral service.
Burial: Washington Baptist Church
Officiated by: The Rev. H. Lynn McDowell and Dr. John G. Corry, Sr. delivering the eulogy
Funeral home: Enloe Mortuary
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Memories and Condolences
for Annie Corry
Jerry Bell
January 3, 2009
Mickey,
We were out of town when your Mom passed away. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. Our family will miss her. Your old neighbor and friend Jerry Bell and family.
Stacey Allen
December 30, 2008
Much sympathy goes out to the family of Annie Corry. She was a very special woman. I enjoyed caring for her at Summit Place. She will truely be missed.
Princess Wilson
December 29, 2008
I am deeply sadden by your lost and want you to know my sympathy goes out to you and i loved her deeply
Stephanie Newcomb
December 29, 2008
Mickey: I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Angels of the Lord watch over you now and always.
Mark Hullender
December 29, 2008
Mickey - My prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Trust that God has a higher purpose for her now and that she is looking down from Heaven with a smile on her face.
J. Kenneth White
December 29, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, and sister-in-law. I am in pray for you as you endure your great loss.
J. Kenneth White
Winston Salem, NC
Ann Deaton
December 29, 2008
Mickey and Family: I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ann Deaton
scottie and malaika webber
December 29, 2008
May God keep you in your breavement. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.
Cindy Phillips
December 29, 2008
Mrs. Corry was such a sweet lady. When my family owned Allen's Flower Shop I always enjoyed talking with her when she came in or called. She had such a genuine smile, she always brightened my day.
You will remain in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Bill Willis
December 29, 2008
Mickey-Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May God bless and keep you.
Mrs. Debbie Crocker
December 29, 2008
This year I was blessed with smiles and kind words from your mom when I visited Summitt Place. I believe this week she was greeted in Heaven with the same spirit of love. My prayers are with you.
Mary D. Sims & Family
December 28, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mrs. Goldene Kee & Family
December 28, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Fannie Wilson Dickerson & Family
December 28, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mr. & Mrs Grover Whitworth & Family
December 28, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mr. & Mrs James P. Floyd
December 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Spurgeon Roberts
December 28, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Dixon Elliott
December 28, 2008
Mickey-you were blessed with good parents who had the pleasure of seeing you succeed. I am sorry about your mother's death.
Jerry Mullinax
December 28, 2008
to all the Corry Family, thinking of you at the loss of such a great lady . my prayers are with you.
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