Elton Curtis “Sis” Young, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice in Tupelo. Mrs. Young was a member of North Crossroads Community Church. She was a long-time employee of the Cosby-Coker Clinic in Iuka where she worked as a nurse. Sis enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Bobby Christian. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers include Eugene Curtis, Phillip Curtis, Terry Curtis, Marc Nunley, Codey Nunley, and Richard Spears. Honorary pallbearers include Keith Curtis and Kirk Milligan. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. Survivors include one daughter, Gail Nunley of Iuka; one son, Jim Young of Iuka; one brother, Eugene “Pete” Curtis of Iuka; two grandchildren, Marc Nunley of Iuka, and Candice Turner of Tupelo; and two great-grandchildren, Miranda Turner of Iuka, and Codey Nunley of Tupelo. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Lamb Curtis; two brothers, Odie and Berlin Curtis; and a great-great-grandchild, Jason Nunley. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memorial and Honor Program, by phone (901) 578-2805; or online at www.stjude.org/donate.
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