David Beth Carter Curlee

David Beth Carter Curlee, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Corinth, MS. She was born May 31, 1924 to the late Thomas and Henrietta Holley Carter. She graduated from Booneville High School and attended Mississippi State College for Women. She was married to the late Edwin Joseph Curlee on May 9, 1943 and they spent 56 years together in Rienzi, MS

She was a permanent fixture at her family’s C.B. Curlee General Store in downtown Rienzi until it closed in 1988. She enjoyed the time and friendships she made as a member of Daughters of American Revolution, a charter member of the Lioness Club and the Alcorn County Historical Association. She helped compile, “History of Alcorn County Mississippi.” She also served as a substitute teacher at Rienzi High School and continued to support the school until her death. She was a devoted member of Rienzi Baptist Church for more than 70 years, she and her husband served as youth directors and taught Sunday school.

Funeral service will be 2:00PM Friday, January 22, 2016 at Rienzi Baptist Church with Bro. Charlie Cooper and Bro. Titus Tyer officiating. Burial will be in the Rienzi Cemetery. The services are under the direction of McMillan Funeral Home.

She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Curlee Benjamin of Rienzi; four grandchildren, Lee (Donna) Benjamin, Stacy (Brian) Bullard, Holley (Keith) Jackson and Burton (Carlena) Benjamin; eight great grandchildren, Dylan Collins, Paige Benjamin, David Bullard, Bryce Bullard, Brennan Bullard, Peyton Jackson, Lily Benjamin and Lola Benjamin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Joseph Curlee; her parents, Thomas and Henrietta Carter; two brothers, Tom Carter and Joe Carter; and one sister, Sarah Carter Parker.

Memorials may be made to Rienzi Baptist Church 10 School St. Rienzi, MS 38865.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Rienzi Baptist Church.

Condolences can be made at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com