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Ms. Micki Lynn Curry Oba

04/30/1959 - 02/12/2024

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Obituary For Ms. Micki Lynn Curry Oba

Ms. Micki L. Curry Oba, 64, of Beckley, WV formerly of Mt. Hope, WV, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Beckley Healthcare Center, Beckley, WV.

Micki was born on April 30, 1959, in Beckwith, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Russell and Ruth Curry Wheeler.

Micki was a 1977 Mt. Hope High School Graduate and a majorette. She started working at an early age and always held various management positions. Micki was a loving mother, sister, aunt, friend and a wonderful grandmother.

Micki loved having gatherings at her home and cooking her delicious fried chicken and other delicious foods for her friends and family.

Micki accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior later in life and was baptized along with others from the Methodist Church of Mt. Hope, WV.

Micki, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her brother, Richard S. Curry; sister, Robin Wheeler Mann; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Georgia Curry; paternal grandmother, Mazie Wheeler Nicholas; uncles, Joe Louis Curry and Rainell P. Lane Sr. and niece, Toshema Curry.

Micki leaves to cherish her precious memories her daughters, Teneisha Curry and Ashlei Oba, both of Beckley, WV; two brothers, Jeff (Joanne) Curry of Fountain, CO and Henry (April) Wheeler of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Stephanie (Robert) Hicks of Oak Hill, WV; grandsons, Joseph Curry, Tre’ King, and Aspyn Oba of Beckley, WV; granddaughter, G’yanna King of Beckley, WV; great-grandson, Amari Hayner; aunts, Josephine Lane of Rochester, NY and Jean Harbin of Columbus, OH; brother-in-law, Mark Mann Sr of Tampa, FL; sister-in-law, Janice Curry of Richmond, VA, along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Family directed memorial service will be 11:00AM Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Glorious Church of God in Christ 421 Main St. Mt. Hope, WV with Elder Robert Hicks officiating.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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02/20/2024

tre king

it was a never a moment i never heard you go "GO TRE" in my corner mawmaw forever love you 🩶
02/16/2024

Lisa Williams

Condolences and prayers for the family. Lisa Williams
02/15/2024

Eartha Bradford

To The Family Of Micki Curry Oba: May God continue to Bless you all. Micki was a great person. We had some good times. She will be missed. ❤️🙏 Eartha Bradford
02/15/2024

Rachelle Wheeler

Praying for her kids, siblings, grandkids and her friends. I sure won't forget the summers hanging out at Aunt Micki's. Rest well. Love always, Rachelle
02/15/2024

Janice Curry

Oh MIcki you had a personality that I will always love about you since the the first time I met you n Caggy say dont believe nothing she say. I laughed at the both of you going back n forth .love you n miss u . Sista Janice Curry
02/14/2024

Delena

Our prayers and thoughts are with Sis. Stephanie Curry-Hicks during the loss of your sister. I had the pleasure of knowing Micki through school. May God hold you in his arms. Love Bishop James & Delena Jones
02/14/2024

Donita D(Jones)Beard

Micki was a dear friend and former school mate. May God send comfort to the family. Donita D. Jones Beard
02/13/2024

Sabrina gilliam

May the Lord bless and hold my family in his loving arms ❤️

Tributes

Crystal Briscoe sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Ms. Micki Lynn Curry Oba - 02/22/2024

To "Stell" and family: We are so sorry for the loss of your sister, Micki. May God provide you comfort, and peace during this very difficult time. Love, Crystal Briscoe (Mark's sister) and family.
Andrea LawlerPerry sent Ocean Devotion for Ms. Micki Lynn Curry Oba - 02/14/2024

Ma, you have Walter and I condolences and prayers for you and the family we all love you!