Vida Hughes Curry

Mesquite, Nevada - VIDA HUGHES CURRY, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the home where she was born and where she was married in Mesquite. She was born April 22, 1922 to Charles Arthur and Orilla Luella Leavitt Hughes and married Edd Houston Curry in front of the home's beautiful fireplace on August 26, 1944.

Vida's childhood years were spent in Mesquite with her siblings and numerous cousins and relatives. She was the even-dozen #12, and the sole survivor of the "Hughes Family Original Thirteen." She graduated from Virgin Valley High School in 1940 and has remained in contact with classmates throughout the years. Her married years were spent in North Las Vegas; after retirement she returned to Mesquite and remodeled the old Hughes Family home and lived there the remainder of her life. Vida focused her life on devotion to family, service to others and a commitment to live the Savior's teachings. She was dedicated to the LDS Church and held many callings.

Vida's family wishes to thank all who have provided support and comfort at this time. We especially want to acknowledge and convey our deepest gratitude to her grandson, Eddie, for his many years of loving, caring support given to Grandma Curry. Survivors include her son, Edd Evan Curry of Overton, Nevada, daughter, Mary Ella Curry Horn (Bob) of Greenwood, Louisiana. Grandchildren: Rob Horn (Suszette) of Greenwood, Louisiana, Denna Curry Bordelon (Jay) of Keithville, Louisiana, Evan Curry (Lisa) of Greenwood, Louisiana, Edd Houston "Eddie" Curry of Mesquite, Nevada, Brian Guerrero of Shreveport, Louisiana and Amelia Wiggins of Greenwood, Louisiana. Great-Grandchildren: Robby, Kylie and Molly Kate Horn of Greenwood, Louisiana and Kasha Kupisch of Keithville, Louisiana, Evan "E.T." and Levi Curry of Greenwood, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by husband, Edd Houston Curry, daughter, Connie Rae Curry, grandson, Scott Horn, daughter-in-law, Coe Ann Curry and 7 brothers and 5 sisters.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Mesquite 4th Ward LDS Stake Center under the direction of Virgin Valley Mortuary, 702-346-6060. Visitation will be Friday, February 1, 2013 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the chapel and again from 12:00-1:45 p.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be at Mesquite City Cemetery.