“Gerrie” Marie Curtis Rue, 84, of Franklin passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021.
Born in Port Huron, MI, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Roosevelt and Olith Hilda Adolph Curtis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kenneth Rue Sr, in 1997; a daughter, Mary Jean Daniels in 1995; and three sisters, Ruth Arjani, Lorraine Grattan, and Elaine Curtis.
Gerrie studied Biblical counseling at Trinity College of Bible and Theological Seminary. She was the secretary at Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church in Labelle, FL, For 29 years. After moving here in 2006, she first became a member at Holly Springs Baptist Church and later attended Cowee Baptist Church and various other churches. The most important thing in her life was her Christian faith. Her favorite song was “Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep.” She loved to crochet, read, quilt, paint, sing and write. One of her proudest accomplishments was that she had one of her books published, “Of Song and Sorrow.”
Gerrie is survived by one daughter, Linda Rue Quinn (Bryan) of Franklin, two sons, Paul Wesley Rue of Franklin, and Richard Kenneth Rue Jr. (Kathleen) of Spring Creek, NV; and one brother, Marvin Curtis of Tuscon, AZ. Also surviving are six grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In honoring Mrs. Rue’s wishes, there are no services planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Western Carolinas Alzheimers Association, 31 College Place Suite Doppler103, Asheville, NC 28801.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.