Maureen Curry
July 11, 1961 ~ August 6, 2020
Maureen (Mahan) Curry received the final star in her heavenly crown and gained her angel wings on Thursday, August 6, 2020, having shed her temporary physical body afflicted by Covid-19 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Maureen was born July 11, 1961 in Taylorville, the daughter of Wayne and Dolores (Turvey) Mahan. She married Gregory J. Curry on June 27, 1992, and he preceded her in death on March 7, 2010.
Maureen put her heart and soul and lots of love into everything she did. No matter where she was employed, she gave no less than 100%, and treated her co-workers as friends. Maureen worked at First Trust Bank in Taylorville. Since 1999, she had worked at Lincoln Land Community College, most recently in the role of facilities office coordinator. During those years, Maureen somehow found time to obtain her Associate’s degree. Outside of work, she truly was, as one family member told her, the “Energizer Bunny”. She was always on the go, making caramels, fudge, and heavenly German chocolate cakes, prepared with love, for countless numbers of people. She never knew a stranger, even making friends with people from Australia when she visited Paris, France. Maureen loved everyone. Yet, she saved the best of her love for her family. She doted over her nieces and nephews and their children. She did everything she could to bring joy into their lives. Maureen’s efforts to create fun-filled Mahan family reunions showed how important family was to her. Despite doing all of the above, she still had enough juice in her batteries to be the primary caregiver for her dad before he passed away. Maureen was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Taylorville. She had accepted Jesus Christ as her savior. She is finally getting her well-deserved rest
Maureen is survived by: four brothers, Gregory (Barbara) Mahan, William (Karen) Mahan, David (Gloria) Mahan, and Evan (Donna) Mahan; two sisters, Myra (Jeff) Boaden and Michelle (Mahan) Edwards; brother-in-law, Glenn Curry; nieces, Kedra, Kelly, Lauren, Jordan, Karri, Erica, Emily, Mikaelah, and Katareina; nephews, Clint, Ryan, Luke, Daniel, Andrew, Adam, and Trent; 9 great-nephews; 13 great-nieces; and fiancé, Bruce Hubbell. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Clay; grandparents, Cleo and Otis Mahan, and Bonnie and Everett Turvey.
A private family service will be held, followed by interment at Fraley Cemetery in Taylorville. You are invited to watch a livestream of Maureen’s service of remembrance at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at:
https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/94484291
A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, once the family feels it is safe to do so.
Losing Maureen is heartbreaking and all who knew her will be missing a piece of the puzzle that we call life. So, we might ask ourselves, how do we go on without her? We can find the answer in the song, “Give More Love” by Ringo Starr. Listen to or read the lyrics to this song, and if you “Give More Love” like Maureen did every day, you will honor her memory and the love she gave you will live on forever. Maureen had a big heart, and even to her last day was more worried about the well-being of other people. Therefore, her family members ask you to remember Maureen by making a donation to the Light of Friendship: Maureen Curry Memorial Scholarship to benefit a Taylorville High School graduate attending LLCC, the American Heart Association, donating blood, or making a donation to an organization of your choosing.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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Dear Bruce, the Mahan Family, all the extended families, friends and acquaintances of Maureen,
My deepest sympathies and love to you. All of us are heartbroken and sadden that this wonderful, spirited, selfless, amazing woman is gone. She gave to everyone she met, and lived with love in her heart. She had unending energy and spunk, and shined, bringing smiles wherever she went. And oh, that laugh.
Our time together and the joy I received in her friendship is likely very similar to many of you. I met her at work and we become close confidantes. We spent our time supporting each other and being a loving ear in difficult times. Talking in depth about life, God, men and our shared values. Equally, we spent many more times laughing…at one another, life, men, all while shopping, lunching, vacationing, and going to concerts. For me, Maureen was a deep source of spiritual guidance and friendship, my dear “sister from another mother” as we would say. She engaged in the lives of those around her, making not only them, but their children, their spouses, and their dogs feel special. Thank you all for sharing her with me.
So many are hurting from her passing. The one thing we all have in common, and that we can hold onto is, we knew her. How very fortunate for us. She experienced many challenges in her life, and from what I saw, she came out of them thankful, wiser, and more willing to give than before. I will forever be grateful that God brought her into my life. I love you and miss you, sweet lady Maureen.
To the entire Mahan family and Bruce,
I wish I had the right words to say to all of you. I am very sorry for your loss. It is so sad and shocking that Maureen is no longer with us but she has been promoted to Heaven, joined with all those who love her and were there to greet her at the gates. Maureen was an amazing angel who will always be remembered for her acts of love towards others. She was the the most giving and loving person I have ever known. I have been so blessed by her. Maureen was so gracious to me even when she babysat me when I was a “bratty kid”, as I reminded her. She watched me grow up and would send me cards telling me how she loved me, and was proud of me. I watched her grow up as well and wanted to be like her when she grew up. She was and is a beautiful soul- inside and out, always. She handled life so well, was always full of life, energy, and happiness. She never spoke a negative word about anyone or anything, not ever! Her life shined so bright- always, and that kind of gift only comes from heaven. She loved her family and friends so much and would always make everyone feel special. I have to share one of her last text messages to me:
“God is so good to me through this. I see so much beauty in even the darkest hours. God has this all worked out and soon I will know his plan. I see so much beauty I saw and felt in any difficult situation but especially when Greg was sick. God gives me eyes to see more than visible and the strength to get through this… I love you so much… ” I love and miss you Maureen, I will continue to pray for your family as you have asked. We are so sad here on earth that you had to go, but heaven is celebrating you and you are having the time of your life! We will be reunited again, will laugh together, and will share more stories! May the Lord give you every reward you have coming and may you know your life on earth mattered to so many people, you have no idea!!!! Love, Shanna
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love, Shanna, Kelly Elliott and family
Maureen was so patient and kind to me as I learned my job and the part that would affect her. My many errors were always met with a sweet, kind word from her. I eventually had to walk to her building so I could meet this kind, comforting voice. She was one of my favorite people and so sad she is gone. My condolences to her entire family.
Maureen was a beautiful human being. She reached out to me when I recently lost my husband. Anyone who knew her knew she was a generous caring person, I consider myself blessed to have known her for a long time. Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of Maureen. I know she will be missed deeply.
Maureen was an angel on earth. Her smile and joyful spirit was an inspiration to everyone she came in contact with.
She will be greatly missed.
Prayers for Bruce and family.
I was so very sad to hear of Maureen’s passing. She certainly was a bright light at LLCC and one I could always count on being kind and understanding, even when difficult situations arose. She was a gem. My sincerest condolences to her family and all her friends.
To the sweet family of Maureen and to Bruce, my deepest condolences! I am blessed to have know her! She was such a loving and caring person! I was a classmate and friend of hers! We had got reacquainted right before her dad passed away. I always admired how well she took care of him . My dad passed soon after her dad and her comes Maureen flying in to my parents house with food, supplies and whatever we might need to get us through the tough times! When we got our new puppy, she had Emily at the house and asked if we could stop by to show Em! That was the first night we met Bruce. She lit up even more around him. We met soon after for dinner and games w friends! She was always so excited just about life! So funny too! And that girl loved to take pictures! Luckily she did cause those are something we can hold dear to us! I was so lucky to be invited to her yearly tea!! She went above and beyond making that night special! On top of that she was always checking on my mom and sending her cards to encourage her during her illness! Our last conversation was mid June when again she was checking up on me and mom. We talked about how weird of a summer this was. But she said she was sure God was teach us something through all this! His plans are always way better than ours she said. I so was not ready to let her go! She will be deeply missed ! She has inspired me to share Gods love and try to make someone’s life brighter! I know mine was brighter due to her friendship !! You will be deeply missed and you were deeply loved friend! Rhonda Moma
Maureen touched all of our lives deeply. Let us all remember her by practicing her ways of life and walking the way of Christ. She lived, she loved and she mattered. Share your kindness everywhere you go and make her proud. We miss you already Mo! Prayers for all the hearts who are hurting ….
I am so thankful that I was able to be close to Maureen”Mo”, she actually lived out her testimony. She is precious in His sight and so very much so in my sight..I love and miss her so much and I love our last road trip together will always stay in my memory. We all know she is dancing in heaven. 😘♥️😘♥️🙏
If you find a penny just laying on the ground, it’s not just a penny, this little coin that you have found. Angels toss them down when they miss you. Sometimes just to cheer you up, to make a smile out of your frown. Don’t pass by that penny when you are feeling blue, it may be a penny from heaven that an angel tossed to you. I saw this somewhere years ago. Maureen was an angel who brought such happiness and joy to so many lives. Blessings to her family & to you Bruce. She lives on in our hearts, our mind & our souls. She’s a bright start that will never die, just look to the heavens. Thank you, Maureen, for being a part of my life also. All the jokes we played…remember Chucky that concrete bear you had? Lmao….& how we (I) kidnapped it and we messed w/Greg? All the laughter and joy….I miss you terribly Hagatha…..with all my heart and love.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend. Maureen and I shared our workplace, our love of being aunts, and our abiding faith. She was a beautiful person and a beautiful soul. My deepest sympathy to her entire family.
I adored Maureen. She was a bright light.
My Dearest Friend David-what a beautiful girl Maureen is. Think how much more beautiful she is now. She is the image of your mom. Maureen’s soul went to Heaven the second she drew her last breath and the reunion with your loved ones had to be glorious. As Christians, we must believe that she is now resting in the Gentle Arms of Jesus. Gloria, take good care of my Dave. He gave so much to me when my brother died. I shall never forget his kindness. With deep sympathy and forever friendship. Patsy
I’m so very sorry for you family and deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person. Maureen was a ray of sunshine and just exceptional. She will never be forgotten.
Jeris Creasey
We didn’t know her very much but when around her she was the sweetest, loving Angel!! She made Greg’s life better by being his adoring wife! They say God takes the best when he has a calling, so he took her!! He now has a diamond! What an angel !! So sadly missed! Jim and Dixie Mogle, Greg’s cousins!!
I worked with Maureen for over 20 years at LLCC. She had the most contagious personality, gracious smile, and Rock and Roll hair! I always told her this over and over. I was buddies with her and her brother Dave. My heart breaks for the Mahan family and I offer Jane and I’s prayers and comfort to the family. You will never be replaced. Godspeed, sister!!!
My husband & I worked with Maureen at LLCC and she was always smiling and cheerful. It would make your day just to talk to her for a few minutes. She was one of those rare individuals who could spread fairy dust in her wake. She will be missed by us all. We are so sorry for your loss. John & Cindy Emerick (retired LLCC)
Condolences to Maureen’s family and other friends. We met shortly after her husband Greg passed away- I had worked with him at Henson Robinson back in the day. When I saw he had a wife in his obituary, I sent her a card thru the roofers’ hall. She wrote me a note in return, we decided to go to lunch, and were fast friends after that. Several years later I also lost my husband to cancer and Maureen was there for me. She was a good friend and will be missed intensely. It was an honor to know her.
I was devastated to hear of Maureen’s passing. I had her in Sunday School many years ago and will always remember her beautiful spirit and smile. She cam to my Mother’s and twin Brother”s visitation and that meant so very much to me. She touched so many lives and we are all so much better for having her in our lives and in our hearts. Our cup is half empty because she is no longer with us, but it is half full because we knew her!!
I was blessed to have worked with Maureen at LLCC for the past 3 years. She had an infectious personality and grace about her that you don’t often find. She was a sweet lady and was always baking cakes and treats for us and throwing birthday parties. She will be greatly missed. Our sympathies and prayers for her entire family. My the Lord heal your hearts in time and fill you with fond memories of Maureen.