Mrs. Elizabeth Tatum “Liz” Currier, age 77, of Cartersville, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in a Rome, GA hospital.
Liz was born in Griffin, GA, on January 19, 1946, a daughter of the late James H. Tatum and Winnie White Tatum.
She was a graduate of Griffin High School and lived the greater part of her life in Polk and Bartow counties. Liz retired from Bartow County School System, having taught elementary education in all five grade levels. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from West Georgia College and her Master’s Degree from Berry College. Liz was one of the founding members of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
She loved reading, crossword puzzles, and traveling to the northeastern part of the United States. Liz also enjoyed watching westerns, murder mysteries and was an Atlanta Braves and University of Georgia Bulldawgs fan. She was a caring educator who had a love for children.
In addition to her parents, Liz was preceded in death by her mother who raised her, Mary Crowley, brother, Aldious Tatum, and a sister, Audrey Free.
Liz is survived by her husband, Al Currier, whom she married September 23, 1979; son and daughter-in-law, Seth and Tara Currier of Taylorsville, GA; and granddaughter, Tatum Currier of Taylorsville. Several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Currier will be Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Vaughn and Rev. Bill Avery officiating. Interment will follow in Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery.
Liz’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour.
Pallbearers will include Cary Hayes, Jimmy Moore, Harry Pugliese, Mason Watson, Andrew Watson, and Luke Wood. Honorary pallbearers will include Henry Holmes, David Hicks, Grady Hames, and Greg Hames.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Tatum “Liz” Currier.
