Eliese Joan Silvers

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ERWIN - Joan Silvers McCurry, age 83, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County.

She is a daughter of the late Harley and Kate Guinn Silvers. Joan was a native of Unicoi County, before moving to Miami, FL in 1954. She returned to Erwin in 1981.

Joan was a member of Central Baptist Church, in Erwin. She was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and friends, going shopping and out to eat. She also enjoyed making candy and cookies to give to friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William B. McCurry, Jr. (Bill), Sister, Anita Silvers Sonerholm, Brothers, Joel and Wendell Blake Silvers.

Joan Silvers McCurry leaves behind to cherish her memory:

Brother: Ned L. Silvers and his wife Martha of Erwin;

Sister: Rita Silvers Dunkerly and her husband Glen of Las Vegas, Nevada:

Several Nieces and Nephews;

Special Friend who was like a daughter: Julie Ann Moore of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Miami, FL, and Julie's parents, Bob and Phyllis Moore, and brother, Bob Moore III, all of Miami, FL.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Joan Silvers McCurry in a funeral service to be held at 1:00PM Saturday, September 7, 2019 in the chapel of Valley Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Wiley officiating and musical selections provided by Libby Hatcher, pianist, and Gary Amos, soloist. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 12:00PM and continue until the hour of service at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service will follow the funeral at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be the deacons of Central Baptist Church.

Eliese married William B. McCurry about 1960. William was born on 11 Mar 1932 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1993 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harley married Katharine "Kate" Guinn on 3 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Katharine (daughter of George Frank Guinn and Eunice White) was born on 15 May 1916 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 2002 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clear Branch Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Celia An Biggs on 14 Mar 1901 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Celia (daughter of W. Berry Biggs and Lesinda "Cendy" (Biggs)) was born on 18 Feb 1883 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 11 Jan 1942 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Piney Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery, , Buncombe County, North Carilina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Eunice White about 1901 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Eunice was born on 2 Oct 1882 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jun 1966 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clear Branch Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Aletha E. Hall about 1865 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Aletha (daughter of William Frazier Hall and Sarah Smith) was born in Feb 1844 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died on 19 Apr 1929 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Patty's Chapel Cemetery, , Henderson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

W. married Lesinda "Cendy" (Biggs) about 1880 in North Carolina, , , . Lesinda was born about 1860 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Augustus married Laura Ellen Luttrell on 11 Feb 1872 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Laura was born in Mar 1853 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1933 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clear Branch Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]