Minister Cynthia McCurry Jones

On July 2, 1957, in Humboldt, TN, Cleveland and Flossie McCurry welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. She was given the name Cynthia Lenet McCurry. Cynthia accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Lane Chapel CME Church. She was very active in Sunday School and in children/youth activities, such as choir and CYF. She continued on to be active in the various young adult departments within the church. As Cynthia transitioned into adulthood, her dedications within the church and to the Service of The Lord continued to grow. She was a Sunday School teacher, stewardess, CYF advisor, Missionary President, and held many other offices. Cynthia's vast work in the local church led to her holding numerous positions in the Southwest District, known then as the Brownsville-Dyersburg District and the Nashville-Clarksville District, now known as the 1st Episcopal District. One of her many joys was serving as Missionary President on all of those levels for many years. In her later years, Cynthia moved her membership to Holsey Chapel. At Holsey, she finally accepted that call that so many had said was placed upon her life. She was ordained as a minister on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Cynthia served faithfully at Holsey until her health failed. Cynthia was a graduate of Humboldt High School. She attended various institutes including Lane College, University of Tennessee-Martin, and Tennessee Technological College in Cookeville, TN. In her educational quest, she received her Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and was only a few hours short of obtaining her Doctorate degree. Cynthia was also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. After college, Cynthia was employed by Lane College as a professor for many years. As she did personally, she continued in her career also to make an impact in the lives of others. She worked at the Resource Development Center in Brownsville, TN as a HIV/AIDS Coordinator. She was a Psychotherapist/Regional Administrator at Senior Health Mission in Jackson, TN. Cynthia also worked as a Family Preservation Specialist at Health Services Initiatives in Jackson, TN, and was a Care Manager for Human Beings Care/HIV Resources, Inc. Cynthia was a loving daughter, sister, friend, church member, and the most AMAZING and GREATEST aunt ever! She will be missed by all who loved her but we know that she is rejoicing being reunited with family and friends. The ones who will be left to carry on and to fondly remember our time together are sisters - Maxine and Sheryl; brother - Rickey (Sandra); nieces - Shelia, Pam, Pat, Charita, Tamika, Chelsea, and Jovita; nephews - Brian, Al, Michael, Brandon, Neal and Eric; Derrick and Devin, who were more like my grandsons instead of my great-nephews. She also leaves a host of great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Minister Cynthia McCurry Jones

July 2, 1957 - February 5, 2023