Elizabeth Ann Slowinski Currie of Hixson passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024 with her children by her side.

Elizabeth, or Liz, was born in Ionia, Michigan on January 9, 1939 to Arthur and Alice Slowinski.  In 1945, she moved to Port Huron, Michigan where she graduated from St. Stephens High School.  She attended Providence Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit and graduated with honors in 1959.

Her nursing career included work in the labor and delivery unit, home health care and occupational health positions, as well as managed care.  In 1990, she went to work at Provident in the managed care unit.  It was during this time, she went back to school at the age of 55 and obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Arts.  While at Provident, she managed several areas in the case management department, served as a trainer, and developed many programs prior to her retirement in 2000.

While retired, Liz enjoyed traveling with her husband in their RV and spending winters in both Florida and Texas.  She was active in all her children's activities including Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.  She served as "Cookie Chairman" for many years.

She was active at St. Jude Church and School and served in various roles with the Home and School Association.  She was a huge fan of the Tennessee Vols and loved watching their football games on TV.

While in high school she met the love of her life, Frank Currie.  They married in 1960 and had five children.  She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Doug) Martin, Susan (Danny) Philpott, David (Martie) Currie, Sheila Gwaltney and Karen (Steve) Spreha.  The delights of her life were her grandchildren including Nicholas (Courtney), Lauren (Levi) and Colin Philpott, Patrick (Abby), Jack and Maggie Martin, Katie Smith, Cameron Blankenship, Alicia and William Gwaltney, Joey (Samantha), Matt and Sam Spreha; Great grandchildren, Emma and Elliott Philpott and Lucas Clemons.

One of her favorite things was a cross stitched saying given to her prior to the birth of her first grandchild, "Just when you think your job as a mother is finished, you become a grandmother".

Liz is predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Alice Slowinski and her husband of 61 years, Frank Currie.

In addition to her children, she is also survived by her brother, Joe Slowinski and sisters-in-law, Alicia Riegal and Joan Currie.

The family is grateful to all the staff at Life Care of Hixson for their care of Liz.  She most enjoyed her evening glass of wine!

A Funeral Mass will be said on Monday, March 25, 2024 at St. Jude Catholic Church at 12:00 Noon with visitation one hour prior at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Catholic School, 930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415 or St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.