Lucy Jean Smathers McCurry
July 14, 1929 ~ August 11, 2024
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Lenoir City, TN
Lucy Jean Smathers McCurry, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Monroe Health and Rehab in Madisonville, TN.
Lucy was born on July 14, 1929 in Asheville, NC. She received her Bachelors and Masters of Education from Mars Hill University and Western North Carolina University in her 60’s. She taught in Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems for 30 years, as well as at Hilton Head Elementary for 10 years. She taught second grade Sunday school at Calvary Baptist Church for 25 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville. She loved spending time on the beach, especially on Hilton Head Island. She loved her grandsons dearly and enjoyed every minute they spent with her during summers and vacations.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex S. Smathers, Sr. and Essie Mae Meadows Smathers; her sister Margaret Smathers Poor; brothers Marvin Smathers and Rex Smathers, Jr. and her daughter, Melissa Lynn McCurry. She was the wife of 40 years to the late Thomas O. McCurry. She is survived by her son, David Scott McCurry (Jill); grandsons, Thomas and Matthew McCurry; a sister-in-law, Cutine “Teenie” Smathers as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
The family would like to thank Adoration Hospice of Sweetwater, TN for taking such good care of her for the past year and a half.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC 28801 in her memory.
Services
Celebration of Life: September 21, 2024 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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My favorite aunt, who opened the windows of the world to help me see what my life could be. Lucy is central to of all my best childhood memories – created by the gift of her time, patience, and love. I am forever grateful for having
her heart of gold in my life. Sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Lexia Absher Cna Adoration Hospice
Ms. Lucy was an amazing substitute for us when I served as the Assistant Principal at Avery’s Creek Elementary. She was a ray of sunshine! The students knew she was loving but meant business. They always loved seeing Ms. Lucy. Be proud family of her impact on both children and adults! God Bless!
Ms. Lucy was such a sweet lady. I got to know her when she would substitute at Avery’s Creek Elementary. She would often come by my class to say hello and chat for a minute. Always a smile on her face and kind words to say about her class that day. She will sure be missed, but I know Heaven is brighter with her there. Prayers for her family.
Lucy was a friend from First Baptist Church Asheville. We enjoyed many meals together & I remember she judged the meal by the dessert. I missed her when she moved to TN.
Sincere sympathy to David & family & her extended family especially Peggy.
Hillis Morelock
I first knew Lucy as a substitute teacher. I immediately loved her smile and sweet disposition. Then I met her at First Baptist church. I always enjoyed seeing her and just catching up! Wonderful lady. Rest in God’s loving arms Lucy. Till we meet again. May God bless her family. Resa Holt