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Freeman Gurley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 21, 2017.

Celebration of life services for Freeman Gurley, 90, of Corinth are set for 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Union Baptist Church with Bro. Rayburn Richardson officiating.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Gurley died Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Magnolia Regional Health Center.

He was a member of Union Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Freeman enjoyed Bluegrass music, buck dancing and working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Will Ed and Mittie Jewel Maricle Gurley; sister, Vanice Bowen; brothers, Joe Gurley and Dewey Gurley.

He is survived by his wife, Lola Byrd Gurley; son, Danny (Marsha) Gurley; brothers, Norman (Sandra) Gurley, Delphus (Jewell) Gurley and grandsons, Jason Gurley and Justin (Grace) Gurley.

Pallbearers will be Justin Gurley, Jason Gurley, Ronnie Brand, Jimmy Gurley, Jimmy Jones and Fred Lancaster.

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July 22, 2017

Imogene Stanley

Love you my friend ,Lola (Liza). Sure hate to hear this sad news.We loved Mr. Freeman also. I know just how you feel because I just lost my wonderful husband in May. Also Danny I know how you feel, losing your Dad is
Bad also. Mine has been gone several year. God Bless and be with all of you at this heartbreaking time. Love ya

July 21, 2017

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July 21, 2017

Sue Smith

It so broke my heart when I learned of Mr Gurley's passing last night at the weekly Picking on the Square in Corinth at the Courthouse. I looked forward to Seeing both Mr Freeman and his wife Lola. They always met me with the biggest of smiles. I will miss him dearly.

Posted by Sue Smith

July 21, 2017

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