Ann Elizabeth Martin Curry, 87, of Mount Holly entered her heavenly home on April 30, 2021 after celebrating nuptials of her great-nephew. A graveside service to celebrate her amazing life will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC. Visitation with the family will be from 10:30 – 11:00 AM with graveside service at 11:00 AM. After graveside service, family and friends are invited to join Ann's family at Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen, South Park at 6601 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte, NC, (704) 366-8688 for lunch and a good time, courtesy of Ann. Born October 31, 1933 in Anderson County, South Carolina, Ann is the youngest daughter and fifth child of the late Savilla Ann Newton & Chesley Wyatt Martin. She was a 1951 graduate of Central High School and married Richard Golden "Dick" Behling in 1951 with whom she had four children. For 30 years, she also was employed in jobs outside her home. She is the widow of James Avery Curry, Sr. with whom she traveled the country in the entertainment industry. Ann, also known as "Annie Grannie" will be remembered for her love of people - never meeting a stranger; her many acts of kindness to others; her gardening abilities raising the best tomatoes and then canning for her family and neighbors to enjoy; her many artistic talents of painting, sewing, smocking, & crocheting; and her love of her family, friends and cats. She was a ten year member of Martha Reid 19, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Ann is lovingly remembered by her family and friends for her many acts of kindness for which she gave of herself. She was predeceased by her husband James Avery Curry; her parents; her siblings: Helen Louise Martin, Johnson Benjamin Martin, Conrad Warren Martin, and Newton Duckworth Martin; and her infant son Richard Golden Behling, Jr. Ann is survived by three children: Sonya Behling King Eason (David W. Jr.) of Jacksonville, FL, Richard Albert Behling of Mount Holly, and Thomas Arthur Behling (Deborah) of Iron Station. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Alexia Elizabeth King, MacKenzie Behling Guida, Charlotte Behling Cox (Gregory), Christen Behling Setzer (N. Colby), T. Austin Behling, and T. Addison Behling Stortz. She also has eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) Memorial Building Restoration Fund, 328 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, VA 23220-4009 or to a charity of your choice. The family is in the care of Holland Funeral Home, Monroe, NC.