Gladys (McCurry) Erwin

September 12, 1925 - January 25, 2020

Gladys (McCurry) Erwin, age 94, of Erwin, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Unicoi County Hospital. A native of Yancey County, NC, Gladys is a daughter of the late Burgiss and Drucilla (Watts) McCurry and a member of Chestoa Baptist Church. She had previously been employed by Southern Pottery as a Painter and she enjoyed quilting. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Reid Erwin; grandson, Christopher Scott Erwin; brothers: Fred McCurry, Tilman McCurry, Bachus McCurry and Sam McCurry; sisters: Trula Cole, Ruby Wilson, Milam Williams and Mary Edwards. Gladys (McCurry) Erwin leaves behind to cherish her memory: Daughter: Linda Vincil; Son: Nick Erwin and wife, Debbie; Grandchildren: Kim Vincil, Kelly Vincil, Nick Erwin, Jr.; Brother: J.C. McCurry; Several nieces and nephews. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Gladys (McCurry) Erwin in a funeral service to be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in the chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Ferrell Peterson will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 12:00 PM and will continue until service time on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Evergreen Cemetery. Those attending should meet at Valley Funeral Home by 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be notified. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Gladys (McCurry) Erwin through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.