Barbara Joan VanMerkestyn McCurdy

January 7, 2014

Barbara Joan VanMerkestyn McCurdy, 78, of Century passed away Friday, January 3, 2014, at her residence. She was owner and operator of the Village Flower Shop for many years. She was born on December 21, 1935, in Century and was an active member of the Century United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, W.S. and Inez Huggins VanMerkestyn; her biological father Nathan Mashburn and her husband of over 50 years, Herbert McCurdy.

Survivors include her two brothers, James (Carolyn) Mashburn and Michael (Paula) Mashburn, both of Pensacola; one sister, Donna (Coy) Register of McDavid; special nieces, Erica (J.B.) Nelson of Century, Belinda Gouveia of Pensacola and a great-niece, Rainey Nelson.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 6, 2014, at 12 p.m. from the Century United Methodist Church with Rev. Janet Lee officiating.

Interment will follow in the McCurdy Cemetery in Century.

Family will receive friends, Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Century United Methodist Church from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.

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2 Responses to “Barbara Joan VanMerkestyn McCurdy”

  1. Jackie Stewart Johnson on January 10th, 2014 12:43 am

    Donna, sorry to hear about your sister, I knew her, but didn’t know you were sisters. You taught me in the 9th grade. Belinda also, sorry to hear about the death of your aunt you worked with David. Prayers for all of your family.

    Jackie Johnson

  2. SherriB on January 8th, 2014 1:40 am

    Rest in Peace, Aunt Barbara
    You are loved, and you are missed!
    I think of you and Uncle Herbert together again and for eternity – which is comforting.
    And I believe you and Grandma Belle are up there sharing love, laughter, and coffee. <3 Save me a cup at your table! :)
    I had 44 wonderful years with you, which is hardly enough… Janet thoroughly and accurately described your beautiful, strong essence at your service. You are a jewel – touching so many lives so positively, so honestly, so generously, so lovingly, so unselfishly and true! I admire you, Aunt Barbara, and will always carry so many wonderful memories with me; so thankful to have known you, which has shown me how to be a better person by your example; and by living within your unconditional love – I further know the greatest most meaningful part of sharing this thing of life!

    I love you, forever,
    your goddaughter
    Sherri Barberi

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