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Carolyn K. Curry, 93

August 25, 2016

Carolyn K. Curry, 93, passed away at her Lancaster City home on Thursday, August 25, 2016, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Palmyra to the late David and Arabella M. E. (Johnson) Cooper. Carolyn’s husband Ralph E. Curry died in 1967.

She attended Lancaster Catholic High School and worked in the Specialty Tube Department of RCA. Carolyn was baptized and raised at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was a current member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. A devout Catholic, she was active with the Altar group until age 80 was on the Black Catholic Committee. She previously served an interim position on the Lancaster City Housing Authority.

Carolyn was the best, most loving and giving mother her daughters could ever ask for. She sewed all of their clothing when they were children. She as passionate about caring for her garden and yard, and was an avid New England Patriots fan.

Surviving are her three daughters, Deandra E. Brown, Joanne E. West and Clara J. Curry, all of Lancaster; and 9 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Ralph, Carolyn was preceded in death by her daughter Barbara K. Curry and 9 siblings.

A Mass will be held 10 AM Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with Rev. Bernardo Pistone as Celebrant. A viewing will take place from 9 to 10 AM on Tuesday at church. Interment in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery will occur 10 AM Wednesday, August 31st.

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Condolences to the Family

September 03, 2016

Dearest Deandra.
I was very sad to hear of the loss of your Mother. However, she is not lost, she is waiting for you down the road in a beautiful place. Your Mother and entire Family are in my prayers. God Bless You.
Josie (Ransing) Rice

August 29, 2016

Dear Dee Dee, Joey, and Skeeter:
My heart goes out to each of you and your entire family for your tremendous loss. Your Mother was one of the many “rocks” that grounded my childhood and I will miss her dearly.
We are blessed to have captured her unique story with the 7th Ward: Discovering Our Treasures Oral History Project. She was a powerful role model and I am extremely honored to have known and loved her.
May God continue to bring you peace & solace at this time.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth (Bit) Ford

August 29, 2016

Our sincere condolences to all of you in the loss of your mother, grandmother. She was a classy lady and made our community proud. God bless and keep you.
Love,
Shirley Jones and The Jones Family

August 28, 2016

To my BFF from LCHS and her family. Deandra, I was so sorry to read of your mother”s passing. I lost my mother in 1974. When I go to church next Suncay, I will light a candle for your mother and say a special prayer for her.
Fran Lombardo Spangler

August 28, 2016

Dear Clara,
I am very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. You may not remember me, but we were classmates at Catholic High. Also I was very sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. Your sister and I were classmates at F&M.
May God bless and keep you in his care.
Brother Stephen S. Forry OGS

August 28, 2016

To Dee, Skitter and Joey your lost is mind as well. Mrs. Curry will always be remembered as warm and strong lady. Be at peace for she now rest after a lomg productive life.
Your friend always,
Harold Ford

August 28, 2016

I love you nan. I know your in heaven looking down on us.

Visitation: Tuesday, August 30, 2016; 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; 501 E. Orange St.; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Tuesday, August 30, 2016; 10:00 AM; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; 501 E. Orange St.; Lancaster, PA
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