Virna Mae Kurns Obituary in Kosciusko at Winters Funeral Home

Obituary For Virna Mae Kurns

Mrs. Virna Mae was born January 14, 1930 to the late Earl and Bertha Gregory and was the sixth of eight children. She had seven siblings to proceed her in death; Dora, Nehemiah, Will, Ella B., Richard, Jesse, and Ollie; one grandson Charlie Kurns, Jr.; one great-grandson, J'Varis Bankhead; one God-daughter, Lisa Haynes; and one Godson, James Brown.

Virna Mae was united in holy matrimony to the late Willie D. Kurns. Virna confessed to Jesus Christ at an early age where she became a loyal and active member of the Mt. Calvary M.B. Church. She served as Usher Board President and on the Mother Board.

Virna Mae was employed with Tylon Manufacturing Company for many years. Upon retirement she stayed home and cooked her famous sweet potato pies which everyone loved.

Virna Mae leaves to cherish her memories and spirit of her presence in the heart of her family; four children, James Kerns of Durant, MS, Willie Kurns of Chicago, IL, Charles (Rebecca) Kurns of Matson, IL, and Sandra (John) Banks of Durant, MS; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; special friends, Viola McGee Evans and Shirley Greer; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

PLACE OF SERVICE: MT. Calvary M.B. Church, Durant, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 10/08/2022 at 11:00 a.m.

INTERMENT: Saron Cemetery, Durant, MS

VIEWING: Friday 10/07/2022 at 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Words of thanks seem so inadequate for all the kindness that has been bestowed upon our family. We thank you for the encouraging visits, the comforting calls, the lovely cards, the beautiful floral arrangements, and the sincere words of solace. We are finding strength in knowing earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May God bless you richly for blessing us! ~The Kurns Family~

I remember my mommy, (Aunt Ollie), telling me lots of stories about her and Aunt Virna Mae while she was combing my hair when I was younger. Aunt Virna Mae you will be missed, Jeanette Lightfoot...

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Keeping my family in my prayers, and sending my condolences also to my family Rest peacefully Aunt Virna Mae. You will be missed sincerely Issac (Ike Son)

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My Condolences To The Family.I Have Been Around The Family For Many Years. Virna Mae Always Showed Me Love. Rest In Peace Virna. Love (Denise)

na

With love from great niece Octavia and family, Love ya

na

I can remember a lot of times coming to Durant and they had the grocery store that had the liquid kool-aid. Aunt Virna Mae always mad us feel at home at her house. when anyone in my father's family passed we were there at my aunts, and i saw first hand somebody cooking dinner at 5:30 in the morning (yikes)and from there to Mt Calvary.. it seems I only have good memories connected. I want to thank my family for sharing such a beautiful soul and extend my condolences to you as well. know that the love abounds from us to you.

na

Hugs of love and wisdom to my beloved family, as we celebrate the homegoing of Aunt VirnaMae.
During a visit, GrandMomma Dora told her to be sure to feed her "girls".
Aunt VirnaMae was like, Dora not going to be telling me what to do...and in the same breath said, "What ya'll wanna eat". Too funny.
A heart of gold.
We thank God for her and appreciate the fact that now we know the name of another angel.
With Love, Yolanda - one of the "girls" (Ike's daughter)

na

To my dearest family of my beautiful Auntie! I pray your strength in the Lord as we go through this difficult time, Rejoice! She is home with all her siblings and parents. Rest In Peace Aunt Virna Mae
Love You Always, Tanya(Ike's daughter)

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