Marlene Curry

Marlene Curry, age 81 of Purcell passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at her home. She was born September 23, 1933 in Carrizo Springs, Texas. She was a twin and the youngest of 4 children born to Bryan Stokes and Elsie Farabee Stokes. Marlene grew up in Carrizo Springs where she attended school. The family later moved to Freer, Texas where she graduated high school in 1952. While in high school she began dating a young man from Freer, W.B. "Dub" Curry. After Marlene's graduation they were married June 2nd, 1952 at the Freer First Baptist Church. In 1955 Dub was transferred to Healdton, Okla where they lived until 1981 when they moved to Purcell. While in Purcell Marlene worked for Sherri Classics and also cared for the Koontz and Howell's family children. Children were an important part of Marlene's life. She worked for many years in the First Baptist Church Purcell bed baby nursery where she was a member. She also cherished spending time with her grandchildren. Over the years Marlene spent many hours watching her children's and grandchildren's sporting activities. In her spare time she and Dub enjoyed working together in their vegetable gardens. Marlene loved to cook and loved her family. She will be remembered as a gentle woman who opened her home for large family gatherings with a lot of home cooked food. She was preceded in death by: Parents: Bryan & Elsie Stokes Sister: Katherine Shott Brother: Lee Stokes Son-In-Law: David Dickerson She is survived by: Husband: W.B. " Dub" Curry of Purcell Son: Stephen Curry of Garden City, KS 2 Daughters: Carol Blevins & husband, Bobby, of Yukon Diane Dickerson of Purcell 1 Sister: Arlene McCauley & husband Andrew of Cloud Croft, NM 8 Grandchildren: Libby Blevins, Bobbie Strange, Will Blevins & wife Daw , Clay Blevins & wife Tara; Travis Curry & wife Alex; Chelsea Venegas & husband Ivan, Taylor & Camryn Dickerson 9 Great Grandchildren: Dylan, Rylan, Hayden, Lilly, Will Jr., Maddisen, Colton, Lincoln & Cru. Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Memorials may be made to the Missions Fund at First Baptist Church Purcell. PO Box 665, Purcell, Okla. 73080. Send online condolences at wilsonlittle.com.

Marlene Curry

September 23, 1933 - August 22, 1914