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Obituary For Ora Bell Curtis
The book of life was opened for Ora Bell Curtis on May 30, 1939 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Ernest (Cat) Neal and Essie Mae Neal.
Ora Bell attended Pinevale High School and Valdosta Technical Institute. Ora Bell was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and was a member of the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. She worked for Levi Strauss & Company for twenty-nine years. She was married to the late Johnny Lee Curtis.
Ora Bell was such a delight and had a kind, gentle spirit that was always welcoming to anyone she met. She reverenced the time with family and friends as she had a gift for bringing everyone together. Her vibrant love for family was evident to all who knew her.
Ora Bell had a love for all kinds of music. She delighted herself with listening to all genres, especially songs by Luther Vandross. She was a great conversationalist and everyone that she met loved her. Ora Bell grew beautiful flowers and consistently spent time in her yard nurturing them. Whether you were walking or driving by, you would always see her in her swing relaxing. Ora Bell was a βBoggleβ champion, crossword puzzle wiz and a solitaire title holder. She was the pillar and staple of her community.
On Monday, January 1, 2024. God called this angel, Ora Bell Curtis home at her residence.
Ora Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Curtis; her mother and father, Ernest and Essie Mae Neal; her son, Ricky Bernard Curtis; her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Bristle; her son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Gary Copeland and Patricia Curtis; her brothers and sister-in-law, John Lee Ford, Andrew Ford and Audie Ford; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy OβNeal, Thelma Kyer, Johnnie Mae Davis, Booker T. Washington, Leroy Davis and Cleveland Kyer, Jr.
Ora Bell leaves to celebrate her life and legacy, her five children, Johnnie Mae (Romer) of Valdosta, GA, Gary Trent Curtis of Valdosta, GA, Jacqueline Renee Merine (Frederick) of Columbus, GA, Jennifer Copeland of Valdosta, GA and Ernest Neal Curtis (Penny) of Atlanta, GA; 19 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; her beloved baby sister, Willie Mae Washington of Miami, FL; god daughter, Brigitte Hampton of Columbus, GA; god son, Jerome Graham of Valdosta, GA; a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Family.
The celebration of life service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 3488 Engberg Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31602. Rev. George W. Blunt, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Public viewing will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
The funeral service will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook and YouTube Page - Stevens Funeral Home (Valdosta, GA).
We Solicit Your Prayers for The CURTIS Family.
Due to COVID-19, Stevens Funeral Home will be enforcing social distancing and following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. We ask that anyone entering the building and attending any funeral events to please wear a mask.
Stevens Funeral Home of Valdosta is serving The CURTIS family with care, compassion, love and uncompromising dignity.
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Ashley Brooks sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Ora Bell Curtis - January 10, 2024
Our sincere condolences to you all. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. - Ash and Sharita Brooks
Margaret Ellis sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Ora Bell Curtis - January 09, 2024
Our sincere condolences and prayers to our brother Neal, sister Penny , nephew John and the entire Curtis Family. Love Wendell & Margaret Ellis
Ms. Ora Bell was always such a nice person. I fondly remember her always smiling and waving at everyone who passed her home while outside working in her yard harvesting her flowers πΉ. Sonya Cody Compton cb92
God bless and continue to keep you in peace now and forever. You are in our prayers. Love you dearly Higher Ground Ministries, Fayettvle, and Columbus Campus.
Our condolences to the Curtis family. May the days ahead bring you peace and comfort. Mrs. Ora Bell was a strong pillar in our community and will be greatly missed.
Jennifer, Cynthia and Ivory (Knockie) Sapp
Condolences and prayers to the Curtis family. Heaven gain a beautiful angel. Lateris Small -Gatlin
I send my sincere condolences to the Curtis & Copeland family. Mother Ora Bell will be missed. She was always a joy to be around. I love her like a mom. Praying for the family. Love you all Renee Sconiers β€οΈ
On behalf of Mildred Thomas, Maggie , Tim, Whitney, Amber, and TJ, we offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family. Mrs. Ora Bell was an angel!! We will miss her!! Love, the Thomas and Wright families
We offer our sincere condolences to our brother Neal, Sister Penny, Nephew John and the entire Curtis family. We will continue to pray for your peace and comfort that only can be felt through Jesus Christ. We love you all very much. ππ½ππ½ππ½β€οΈπ©·π©·
My condolences to the family,Mrs.Ora Bell was a sweet humbled person.I enjoyed our conversations we had working together at Levi Strauss.I always looked at her as a mother figure to me.Take your rest queen, Heaven gained an Angel.
To the family my heart goes out to you all. Ms. Ora Bell was a sweet and gentle lady, and it is my prayer that you all will find some peace during this time of sorrow. Dr. cherylLPerry-Denegall, Macon,GA
My prayers are with each and every one of you, Rest in Peace In Jesus Name. From Latonya Williams Family.
I will always remember the enjoyable visits and encouraging conversations that Ora Bell And I had about Many things, and especially the sharing of the beautiful hope we have For the future that the Bible holds out for a better world, a world without pain or suffering. May the God who gives Comfort be with Ora Bell's family and give each one the comfort And help they need at this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1: 3,4. Althalene Merine and family.
My condolence to the Curtis Family.ππ½ God give you the strength at this time. Mrs Ora Bell you fought a good fight. Take your rest, take your rest.π
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Curtis family. May God grant you peace and comfort doing this very difficult time. With Love Laverne Brown Young
Offering my prayers and deepest condolences to the entire Curtis family. May God give comfort to your hearts during this difficult time. Carissa M. Holliday & family
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