Reta Curtis

Full Obit

Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory

April 21, 2008

Reta Belle Curtis

A memorial service will be held Thursday April 24, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Church on the Move for Reta Belle Curtis, 90, of Roswell, who passed away April 20, 2008 at a local nursing care center. Pastor Savino Sanchez will officiate. Interment will be held at a later date in Blue Mound, Kansas.

Reta was born on March 21, 1918 in Mapleton, Kansas to Erven Andrew Gillmore, and Jessie Casteel. They both preceded her in death.

On February 4, 1938 she married Charles Merle Curtis in Mound City, Kansas. He also preceded her in death, as well as one son; Dale Eugene Curtis, and one great-granddaughter; Jasmine Rose Curtis.

She worked as a cafeteria cook at a local restaurant, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her son; Allen Curtis and his wife Jesusita of Roswell, sisters; Ruth Bernice Ross of LaCygne, Kansas, Marise Peterson of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Wilma Carol Murrow of Mapleton, Kansas, grandchildren; Monica Palma and her husband Elvio, Allan James Curtis, and Allison Curtis, all of Roswell. She is also survived by her 5 great-grandchildren; Jacob Matta, Jeremy Palma, Julian Palma, Jason Palma and Joshua Curtis.

aligncenter Im Free

aligncenterDont grieve for me, for now I am free.

aligncenterI am following the path God has laid, you see.

aligncenterI took his hand when I heard Him call;

aligncenterI turned my back and left it all.

aligncenterI could not stay another day,

aligncenterTo laugh, to love, to work and play.

aligncenterTasks left undone, must stay that way.

aligncenterIf my parting has left a void,

aligncenterThen fill it with remembered joys

aligncenterOf friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

aligncenteroh yes these things I too will miss.

aligncenterBe not burdened with times of sorrow

aligncenterI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

aligncenterMy lifes been full, Ive favored much

aligncenterGood friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

aligncenterPerhaps my time seemed all to brief

aligncenterDont lengthen it now with undue grief.

aligncenterLift up your heart and peace to thee;

aligncenterGod wanted me now. He set me free.

Family will be receiving friends at 207 S. Washington Ave. Roswell, NM 88203. They would like to thank Mission Arch Care Center, Vista Care, and Retas special nurses; Majo, and Lindsey.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. Online register can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com.
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