Founding member of Mississippi Mass Choir Rachel Curry dies at age 64

Joshua Williams, Mississippi Clarion-Ledger
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Rachel D. Curry, founding member of the Mississippi Mass Choir, who recently passed away due to an extended illness.
Rachel D. Curry, founding member of the Mississippi Mass Choir, who recently passed away due to an extended illness.

The Mississippi Mass Choir, which originated in Jackson, recently lost its long-time founding member Rachel Deloris Curry after an extended illness, according to the MMC.

Curry's death on Saturday at the age of 64 has drawn many heartfelt messages and condolences on Facebook.

"Curry formed the choice in 1988 and is the sibling of MMC Co-Founder David R. Curry Jr., Choir Director Dorcus Curry Thigpen and Lead Singer Leah Angela Curry-Williams," the MMC said in a release. "Her voice and elegant presence will truly be missed. She faithfully served the ministry until her health failed her.

"She can be heard leading "Lord Take Control" on the Emmanuel "God With US" recording, which [are] songs she was known for. Please keep the Curry family and the Mississippi Mass Choir in your thoughts and prayers."

Curry's cause of death was not specified.

Funeral arrangements

  • Family Hour, Friday, July 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Liberal Trinity Church of God in Christ located at 725 West Northside Drive in Jackson.

  • Homegoing Service, Saturday, July 29, at Greater Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church at 1505 Robinson Street in Jackson.

Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, located at 3580 Robinson Road in Jackson, is responsible for funeral services.

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