[Funeral Program for Francis Olivia Curtis, May 27, 2006] Page: 2 of 5
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Reflections of Life
"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above
rubies... she stretcheth out her hands to the poor; yea, she
reacheth forth her hands to the needy... Favor is deceitful, and
beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be
praised. "
Proverbs 31:10, 20 & 30
Francis Olivia Curtis was born September 6, 1924 to
Woodly and Lottie Walker in Guadalupe County, Texas.
She was the youngest of five girls. She joined and was
baptized at Sweet Home Baptist Church at early age and
attended school in the Sweet Home Community.
She united in holy matrimony to Raymond R. Curtis on
December 31, 1942. To this union two daughters were born.
After moving to San Antonio in the 1940's she united with
Corinth Baptist Church. Later moving her membership to
Antioch Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. J. J.
Rector where she remained a fruitful and faithful member
until her demise.
She retired from S.H. Kress & Co. after over 40 years of
dedicated employment.
She held numerous positions of leadership in her church
over the years and was a prolific fundraiser through her
tireless efforts. She served for 22 years as president of the
Dorcas Circle, co-founded ABC Annual Prayer Breakfast,
founded the Annual Lady in Red Program, and founded
ABC Quilting ministry 15 years ago.
Sis. Curtis not only loved her church, she dearly loved her
family and enjoyed gathering her family together for home
cooked meals and delicious cakes, cobblers and pies.
She leaves to honor her memories two daughters, Rayannah
Reed and Evelyn Taylor (Earl). Six grandchildren, Wanda
Washington, Rose McFadden, Halie Washington, Jr.
(Thelma), Earl Taylor, Jr. (Lisa), Eric Taylor, Tamika Lott
(Frank). Nine great grandchildren, two great-great
grandchildren, four nieces, two nephews, two sisters-in-law
and a host of other relatives and friends.
Tribute To
Our Wonderful Mother
Through out the years, you've been someone we could look
up to and depend on in countless ways. We will love you the
rest of our days. Mother, you may be gone, but your
precious memories will live on.
You've been the best mother a child could have, you taught
us how to live, care and to share. Yes Mother, we are sad,
but we know that you are with Dad. You taught us how to
love the Lord and to keep Him forever in our heart, so sleep
on our dear mother, you deserve to rest, we love you, but
God loved you best.
Your Loving Daughters
Ray and Grace
Dear Nanny
I knew this day would come
Where I would have to say goodbye
I sometimes wished it would never come
So many things I wish I had said
Having shared your eternal love makes all the difference in
every way.
You had so many things to say
Only you can say it in that caring way
Undeniably you probably have a great
view,
We know you're telling God, I need to keep an eye on a few
Everything will be alright, I know it
Remembering all the things you taught us
Especially through your strength, courage and ambition
How else can I say this but, thank you for your gift of love,
Everyone knows you're sharing it above,
Receiving you with open arms the Heavens can be
Ecstatic as the grace of your love carries on.
Written by
Octavia Pitts (Tata) Great Granddaughter
The Order of Service
Music of Comfort..... ..Sis. Dolores Williams
Processional .Clergy, Pallbearers and Family
Scripture
Prayer.
Old Testament. Rev. J. Huff
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
New Testament..........Rev. O. Toliver
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
...Rev. A. Sheppard
Savannah Baptist Church
Selection................. .....Mission and Mass Choir
Resolutions ....Dorcas Circle, General Mission,
ABC Quilting Mission, Sweet Home Community
Remarks...... (Limit two minutes please)
Instrumental Solo ..........Sis. Damita Williams
Family Tribute. .Sis. Doris Rucker
Grandchildren Tribute.........Bro. Jamaine Washington
Selection ...........Mission and Mass Choir
Words of Comfort Dr. E. Thurman Walker
Recessional.
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[Funeral Program for Francis Olivia Curtis, May 27, 2006], pamphlet, May 27, 2006; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth226056/m1/2/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting San Antonio Public Library.