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Obituary For Mrs. Velena Joyce Penn-Curry
Ms. Velena Joyce Penn-Curry, 67, of Attalla, AL, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Riverview Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by her loving family.
Velena “Joyce” Penn-Curry was born on October 29, 1956 in Attalla, AL to Otis V. Penn Sr. and Realler Burton Penn Hall.
She was educated in the Attalla city School System and was a graduate of Etowah High School, class of 1974. She attended Gadsden State Technical College and received a degree in barbering.
She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Velena, or Joyce as she was affectionally called, retired after working many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved caring for people and was always the life of the party. There was never a dull moment when you were in her presence. She shared so much joy with anyone that she encountered. Her sense of humor was through the charts. She was a loving, caring and beautiful soul. She was also a mentor to so many young people throughout the years.
She will be missed greatly by her friends, family, co-workers, classmates and associates.
Velena “Joyce” Penn-Curry, 67, of Attalla, AL, passed away on Wednesday, May 22,2024 at Riverview Regional Medical Center after hearing the Master’s call .
Velena is preceded in death by her parents, Otis V. Penn Sr. & Realler Burton Penn Hall; brothers, Otis V. Penn Jr. and Abdulaun Kuuan.
She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories to her husband, Jimmy Lamar Curry; daughter, Tambra Penn; son, Xavier (Alexandria) Curry; Step-daughter, April Stamps; Grandchildren, Monique Curry, Jaleel Penn, Keyshawn Curry, Antonio Townsend, Xavier Curry Jr., Landen and Tamar Stamps; great-grandchild, A’Lana Quenitta Riddle; uncle, Thomas (Patricia) Penn of Atlanta, GA; aunt, Dorothy Burton of Buffalo, NY; nieces, Sabrina Cole and Abdular Kuuan; nephew, Abdulaun (Airiea) Kuuan and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends.
Special thanks to her friends: Anita Cameron Adair, Shirley Glasby, Charles Morris, Margaret Stone, Malisa Taylor, Cassandra Carter, David Haywood, Gaynell Wade and the late Aleathea Jackson.
Public viewing will be Friday, May 31, 2024 from 12noon-6pm.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Friendship Baptist Church at 11am.
Eulogist: Pastor Tyson Burwell.
Interment: Rainbow Memorial Gardens
We ask that you please keep this family in your hearts and prayers during their time of bereavement.
Arrangements under the direction of West Gadsden Funeral Home. 256-549-0004
“Your Bridge Over Troubled Waters.”
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Rest in peace friend this is Courtney I know your in heaven thanks for all the talks an kind words I will never forget you an I will see you again one day please watch over me I miss you an I love you rest in peace
Rest in peace cuz last time we talk was after your brother funeral and we talk you informed me we all had pacemaker including your mother n mine but you said I get around well with mines but to keep my head up n prayer well cuz will carry on to the family love yall n be strong GP5C4
Our heartfelt condolences to the Penn and Curry family. 🌹❤️ Teresa, Tasha, Selena and Bonita
Joyce was a dear classmate from 1st grade forward. I fondly remember her singing "Get on Up"(Esquires '67) during a class show. She did her thing on stage, but I suffered from horrible stage fright and froze under the stage lights for what seemed like forever. I reconnected with Joyce briefly in Gadsden in the 90s when she was holding down 2 jobs. She was a nice, strong woman, hardworking and an amazing parent. Condolences to her family, from ours. - Rev. Gregory D. Mostella
Dang auntie. The month of May is just not a good month for us. I'm going to miss you so so much. I bet when you got to Heaven my mommy was waiting for you along with the rest of the family. I'm at a lost for words but God called you home and your race has been won. No more pain. No more suffering. I love you and I'm going to miss you.
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