Corinne Mabry

Obituary For Corinne Mabry

Ms. Corinne Aleese Mabry, 84, passed on April 20, 2017. She leaves behind her younger brother, Curtis Mabry Sr., her son, George McQueen Jr., a host of cousins, and even more friends. Corinne was born in Savannah, Georgia, July 25th, 1932 to Curtis Mabry and Mabel Mabry. After moving from Savannah to Durham, North Carolina, Corinne attended James A. Whitted elementary school, Hillside high school, and graduated from North Carolina Central University in 1952. She then went on to New York University and obtained her Masters degree in both Education and Physical Therapy. After graduating from NYU, Corinne began her extensive career with the New York Board of Education which began with her teaching Physical Education, moving on to becoming an assistant principal, and culminating in a position as principal of Sands Junior High School in Brooklyn, New York. Corinne also spent six months in Lagos, Nigeria as a physical education teacher at the University of Lagos. After retiring from the New York Board of Education, Corinne returned to Durham to care for her parents, Curtis Mabry Sr., who passed away in 1995, and Mabel Mabry who passed away in 2003. Never one to be idle, even in retirement, Corinne went on to serve on the Durham Planning Commission, the Durham Board of Adjustment, and the Durham Social Services Board as well as being a dedicated member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, where she was recognized at the church's 75th anniversary for being one of the oldest members. She was baptized in December of 1948 at the age of 16. Corinne will be remembered as an excellent educator, a faithful and committed member of the community, and most of all, a good friend. She leaves behind her younger brother, Curtis Mabry Sr., her son, George McQueen Jr., a host of cousins, and even more friends. On Friday, April 28, 2017, viewing will be from 11:00 am to 12 noon, with the funeral at 12 noon at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2438 S. Alston Ave., Durham, NC., 27713. Any flowers can be sent to: Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, 2502 NC-55, Durham, NC., 27713.

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