Eunice Curry

Eunice Mae Curry, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, May 7, 2021, at Life Care Center.

She was born Feb. 15, 1940, in Peach Orchard, Missouri, to Earl and Gladys McKinney Farmer. She and Laurel Curry were married Oct. 19, 1958. He preceded her in death Aug. 28, 2009.

Eunice was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School and attended three years at Southeast Missouri State University. She later became a certified medication technician and also earned her real estate license and nursing home administrator license. She also worked for Cape Girardeau Public Schools cafeterias.

She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, then Red Star Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, James Curry of Cape Girardeau; a niece, Elizabeth Rogers of St. Louis; grandchildren, Jessica Cook, Mike Uhrhan, Cody Curry, Crystal Curry, Chris Curry and Gabrial Probst; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Eunice was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, John Curry who passed away in 2012; a daughter, Joy Curry who passed away in 2006; and one brother.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the 3 p.m. service Sunday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

A celebration of life will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Minor officiating. Burial will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

"Do not stand at my grave and weep. Hello, loved ones. I'm just fine, and this life really is divine. And don't worry, dear friends, your loved ones are here. They are just like me -- they love it up here. Kids and grandkids, I love you so, but please understand I had to go. The Lord called me home, because he knew I needed rest. You see, dear children, I did my best. And please don't be sad because Jesus Himself said: 'Eunice, you have passed your test.' Now I have just one request before I go: Be fair, care, share, and please and thank you, to do and say. Dear loved ones, please do your best and allow Jesus to help you pass your test."