Karey Louise (Shiflet) Curry

Mrs. Karey Louise (Shiflet) Curry, age 80 peacefully departed from this walk of life to gain her Heavenly reward on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Anderson, SC.

Mrs. Karey Louise Curry was born on January 20, 1944, to the union of Mr.Willie Shiftlet Sr. and Mrs. Bertha Reed Shiftlet in Hartwell, Georgia. She later moved to New York City in her young adult years. Karey worked twenty-nine years for the New York City Department of Human Resources Administration. Upon retirement in 2007, she returned to Hartwell, Georgia alongside her husband, Rogers Curry to be closer to family until she was called home by God.

Karey was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, loving sister and caring aunt.

Mrs. Karey Louise Curry departed this life at the age of 80 on April 4, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Shifiet Sr; Her loving mother, Bertha Shifiet; Her daughter Cherunda Curry; Sisters: JoAnn Gaines, Jewel Stowers and brothers: Willie Shiflet Jr. aka "Sonny" and Donald Shiflet; A special niece, Lavern Shiflet; Nephews: Keith Stowers aka Moonman, Rodney Rucker aka Jim.

Among those left to cherish her memory are ("are" or "is"?) her husband, Rogers Curry; Daughter, Cynthia Curry; Granddaughter, Tyra McKnight; Her sister, Christine Rucker and brother, Rev. James Shiflet; Two sisters-in-law: Alma Sadleer and Linda Curry. A host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Karey Louise Curry will forever be remembered for her kindness, generosity, strength, and unwavering love for her family. May she rest in peace knowing that she touched the hearts of many during her time on this earth. Her presence will deeply be missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 12:00 - 5;00pm, located at Mack's Funeral Home - Hartwell Chapel. 

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 2:00pm, located at St. James C.M.E. Church - Hartwell, GA. 

Interment will follow the funeral service at St. James C.M.E. Church Cemetery - Hartwell, GA. 

We ask that you keep the Curry family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Arrangements entrusted to Mack's Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Hartwell Chapel.

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