1903
Katie
2007
Katie Seals Currie
May 26, 1903 — November 24, 2007
Dateline: Maxton
Mrs. Katie Seals Currie ended her course in faith after 104 years on Saturday, November 24, 2007.
Born May 26, 1903 in Scotland County, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Alice Parrish Seals. She attended the Old Spring Hill High School in Wagram, walking 3 A½ miles to school for eleven years. In 1925 she graduated from North Carolina College for Women, now UNC-G, with a B. A. degree in History. She then taught for five years in Hoke County and St. Pauls.
On April 18, 1930 she married James Lemuel "Jim" Currie, and from this union came one daughter, Kathryn Seals Currie in 1933. Later, Katie returned to the classroom as a substitute teacher.
Katie will be remembered for her sharp mind, her devout Christian beliefs, and her unfailing love for her family and friends. She is now enjoying eternal life along with Jim and Kathryn.
Katie is survived by a granddaughter, Dr. Laura McArthur Brewer of Raleigh and two great granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel Brewer of Raleigh.
Funeral services for Katie will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Carl Redding. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 507, Maxton, NC 28364 or Hospice of Scotland County, PO Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium.
Read Katie Currie's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdougald.com.
Mrs. Katie Seals Currie ended her course in faith after 104 years on Saturday, November 24, 2007.
Born May 26, 1903 in Scotland County, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Alice Parrish Seals. She attended the Old Spring Hill High School in Wagram, walking 3 A½ miles to school for eleven years. In 1925 she graduated from North Carolina College for Women, now UNC-G, with a B. A. degree in History. She then taught for five years in Hoke County and St. Pauls.
On April 18, 1930 she married James Lemuel "Jim" Currie, and from this union came one daughter, Kathryn Seals Currie in 1933. Later, Katie returned to the classroom as a substitute teacher.
Katie will be remembered for her sharp mind, her devout Christian beliefs, and her unfailing love for her family and friends. She is now enjoying eternal life along with Jim and Kathryn.
Katie is survived by a granddaughter, Dr. Laura McArthur Brewer of Raleigh and two great granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel Brewer of Raleigh.
Funeral services for Katie will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Carl Redding. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 507, Maxton, NC 28364 or Hospice of Scotland County, PO Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium.
Read Katie Currie's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdougald.com.
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