Gai Eure Corley

Elinor Gai Eure Corley was born August 23, 1931 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to parents Otis Perry Eure and Vera Bryant Eure.

Gai grew up in Hattiesburg and graduated from the University of Mississippi. She and her husband, Ed, lived in Moss Point for 43 years. She was active member at Dantzler Memorial Methodist Church. She was a charter member of the Pascagoula-Moss Point Junior Auxiliary and dedicated duplicate bridge player, earning the level of Life Master of Duplicate Bridge.

She enjoyed life, was always curious and open to new adventures. She made friends easily and loved to travel. She took 26 river cruises, visiting over 38 countries. She enjoyed traveling in the United States to different Jazz Festivals, Film Festivals and thoroughly enjoyed her many trips to New York City.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Otis Perry Eure and Vera Bryant Eure. Siblings, Spurgeon Eure and Mary Jane Loper; nephews Cary and Al Eure; in-laws, Lynelle Corley Jones and Thomas Jones; and her husband of 43 years, Edward B. Corley.

She is survived by her children, Elinor Corley Allen and Brannan Corley. Her grandchildren, Brannan Corley (Michelle), Christopher Corley (Kathryn) and great grandson, Joey Corley. Her very special nieces and nephews, Gai Loper, Wesley Eure, Jeff (Dawn) Jones, Stennis (Kasey) Jones, Janie (Peter) Kamp. And dear friends, Alice and Wilber Chambers.

Her family wishes to thank Vital Caring Group and Home Instead for the support and care they provided to Gai and her family during the last month of her life.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs beginning at 1:00 pm, with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs, Main Street United Methodist Church of Hattiesburg, Dantzler Memorial Methodist Church in Moss Point, or a charity or organization of your choice.