Cherry D. Scurry of Galveston received rest from her labor on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Mrs. Scurry entered this world on October 31, 1925, in Old Washington, Texas. She was the fourth child born to the late John and Bessie Griffin. She professed her love for Christ by giving her life to the Lord at an early age.

Mrs. Scurry married Henry "Jimm ie" Scurry, Jr. in 1941. The Scurry family relocated to Galveston in 1943. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Once Hurricane Ike devastated the island, she moved her membership to Ave. L Baptist Church under the pastoral l eadership of the late Rev. Dr. E. R. Johnson. Cherry was also a long-time member of the Heroines of Jericho Forever Fa ithful Court #66 . She received many accolades for her dedicated service from her church families and local community.

Cherry worked for U TMB in the Three Children ICU, Shriners, and as a crossing guard for Galveston I.S.D.

Mrs. Scurry was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Jimmie" Scurry, Jr.; sons, Henry Scurry, III, Frank B. Scurry and Wayne M. Scurry; parents; four siblings, and two grandchildren.

Cherry is survived by her daughters, Rosie L. Osborne (Cleveland), Della M. Ewing, Margie M. Taylor-Mino, Bessie Uwaezuoke , and Carolyn G. Easter (Cornelius); son, Lloyd J. Scurry; adopted daughter, Shirley Grice Anthony; god-daughter, Jasmine Harrison; thirteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren, nine great-great gran dchildren, a host of nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

A viewing will be held Friday, June 17, 2022, at 9:00 A.M followed by a service celebrating her life at 11:00 A.M. at the Historic Ave. L Baptist Church, 2612 Ave. L, Rev. Donnell A. Johnson, Sr., officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Galveston.