Marlene Curry

Marlene Curry, age 80 of Purcell passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at her home. She was born September 23, 1933 in Carrizo Springs, Texas. She was an identical 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 a family's 3 children in Norman. 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. She will be remembered as a gentle woman who never spoke a harsh word to anyone. Marlene loved to cook and host large family gatherings. 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 & wife, Daw Blevins, Clay & wife,Tara Blevins; Travis Curry & wife, Alex; Chelsea Venegas & husband, Ivan, Taylor & Camryn Dickerson 9 Great Grandchildren: Dylan, Rylan, Hayden, Lilly, Will Jr., Maddisen, Colton, Lincoln & Cru Several other nieces & nephews Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel in Purcell . Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Memorials may be made to the Missions Fund at the Purcell First Baptist Church, Purcell, OK 73080. Send online condolences @wilsonlittle.com

Marlene Curry

September 23, 1933 - August 22, 2014