Reflections of Life
To everything there is a season, and a time to very purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; Ecclesiastical 3:1-4

With the love and reverence, we celebrate the life of Missionary Dorothy M. McCurty, whose gentle spirit and unwavering devotion brought light and hope to everyone around her. She peacefully entered the eternal embrace of her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 7, 2025, where there is no more sorrow, nor more tears, and her faithful life is fully rewarded.

Missionary Dorothy M. McCurty was born on June 27, 1941, in Attala County, Mississippi to the late Mr. Glennie and Mrs. Allean McCurty. She accepted Christ at a young age. Young Dorothy was faithful and for her faithfulness she received her spiritual nourishment and dedicated her life to God. She faithfully served God holding several positions in the ministry: Prayer and Bible Band Jurisdictional President under the leadership of Supervisor Sarah Gatson, District #6 Chair Lady of the YPWW. At the House of Prayer, she served as church secretary, Prayer and Bible Band Leader and Mission.

Missionary McCurty was under the church leadership of; Elder T.B. Copprue, Supervisor Moses Wright, Elder Clemon Redmond, and Elder Charles Mobley. She also served at St. James Temple Church of God In Christ under leadership of Bishop B.S. Lyes and Bishop T.T. Scott.

A lifelong learner and devoted educator, Missionary Dorothy M. McCurty graduated from Tipton Street High School in 1960. She received her bachelor degree from Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1964. Her career in the Mississippi Public Schools system consisted of Booker T. Elementary School in Clarksdale, Mis-sissippi. Saints Industrial School in Lexington, Mississippi, Kosciusko Middle School in Kosciusko, Mississippi, and Long Creek Elementary School in Sallis, Mis-sissippi. Missionary McCurty was so blessed to have planted the seed of knowledge and the love of God to so many children, God blessed Missionary McCurty to grace-fully retire from the educational field.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Ollie M. Gibson; one brother, Occie J. McCurty; Goddaughter, Bessie Wright. Missionary McCurty Leaves to cherish her memories; a brother, Glennie McCurty; her nieces, Beverly A. Couto, Margarett D. Gibson, Tamara I. Torro and Dorthy A. Burnside; and one nephew, Roosevelt Gibson Jr. Her Goddaughters; Miracle Moore, Amy Newell and Sharita Taylor. And a host of church family, cousins and friends.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wesley U.M. Church, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Friday 11/21/2025 at 11:00 a.m.

INTERMENT: Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

VIEWING: Thursday 11/20/2025 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.