Margaret Gertrude Curtis
December 9, 1921 ~ March 30, 2010
Services:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Margaret Gertrude Curtis, 89 of Lexington Park, MD, and formerly of Medley’s Neck, MD died on March 30, 2010 at Coryell Memorial Hospital in Gatesville, TX. Born December 9, 1921 in Medley’s Neck, MD, she was the daughter of the late Buster and Rosie Mills. She was the loving wife of the late Peter X. Curtis who preceded her in death in 1959. She is survived by her children; Peter X. Curtis of Mount Vernon, VA, George F. Curtis and his wife Shirley of Mechanicsville, MD, Margaret A. Curtis of Lexington Park, MD, Wendell Curtis and his wife Debra of Lexington Park, MD, Sheila Shavers and her husband Lester of Gatesville, TX and Brenda Manns and her husband Daryl of Baltimore, MD as well as 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Darnell Curtis and her sisters Rosie Day and Mary Digs. Margaret was a cook for The Roost restaurant for 40 years. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Franklin Briscoe, Troy Barnes, John D. Curtis, Sheldon Curtis, Byron Young and Duvale Mason. Daren Curtis and Keith Curtis will be honorary pallbearers.
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“To the CURTIS FAMILY My prayers and thought are with you doing this time of grief. May GOD wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort.”
“To the Curtis Family, I’m sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Earth has NO sorrow that HEAVEN can not heal.”
“May God Be With The Curtis Family !”
“Sorry for your loss. We’ll keep you in our prayers. Love lives on forever in each memory and thought of the special ones who meant so much and the happiness they brought. Love lives on forever- it will never fade away- for, in our hearts, our loved ones are with us every day.”
“To Brenda and Family, I’m sorry to hear about your loss. May God Bless everyone and keep you all safe through this time of grief.”
“I was sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Know that she’s in a much better place and that earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal. May God bless and keep each of you in his care.”
“Margaret and Family: I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. You have my heartfelt sympathy and prayers. God Bless.”
“Sheila your mother is with God. No more pain or sorrow in her life. You are a wonderful daughter.”
“Your family is in our prayers. May you experience the peace that surpasses all understanding during your time of grief.”
“To the Curtis Family, May God bless and keep you in his Grace and Mercy.”
“To the Curtis Family, you have my deepest, heartfelt sympathy. Ms. Margaret was a wonderful person and she’s gone on to glory now.”
“Our deepest sympathys are with all your family at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Sheila.”
“To: The Curtis Family: I would like to offer my sincere sympathy to you at this time! Cherish all of the memories, she will live in your heart for ever! May GOD bless you and comfort you at this time! “
“My The Lord Be With Brenda and Family and give them the strength that they will need to go through this time. “
“I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE CURTIS FAMILY, MY GOD KEEP PROTECTION OVER YOU’LL ALL.”
“”My deepest sympathy is with you and your family and know that I will always keep you in my prayers.May God Bless You exceedingly and abundantly above all you could ask or think.””
“I am deeply saddend to hear of Mrs.Curtis’ passing. My mother,Thelma Gaston was her roomate at the Meadows.When my mom first came to the Meadows,she was not able to feed herself well.I came to help my mom every Saturday and Sunday morning,where we shared the table with Mrs.Curtis. I want you to know that Ms.Margaret’s smile,and her personality helped lighten my heart and I feel that she helped my mother transition into assisted living. God bless Margaret Curtis.God bless you all”
“To the family I give my deepest condolences knowing that God is keeping you at this time in his prayer.”
“”To the Curtis Family I’am sorry for your loss. Margaret was a wonderful person to work with.”
“To the Curtis Family: Our condolences to your family for the loss of your mother. Ms. Margaret was a very lovely lady. May the warm thoughts you have of her help you to endure the pain of losing her. “
“George, Margaret Ann, Wendell Sheila and Brenda, We had plenty of good times on Hermanville and mama Curtis was right there with us letting us enjoy but keeping us in line. I will miss her. Keep the memories close and cherish all the good times you had with her. Keeping her memory alive is the most important thing you can do. Keep in mind that God only takes the best and you will see her again one day. May God give you the strength to get through this rough time. May she rest in peace.”
“TO the Curtis family My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. “
“My sincere and heartfelt condolence on your loss. “And He shall give you rest”, so she is resting in the Lord. She will be missed. “
“My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. “
“George and family my deepest sympathy is with you and your family and know that I will always keep you in my prayers. May God Bless You all.”
“”Miss Margaret was a true blessing, I know she will be missed by many. My Mother (Clara, The Roost)use to say “that is one special lady”. “
“George and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Miss Margaret was a very special lady, she knew all the secret ingredients to all the special sauces for the Roost. My thoughts are with you at this time. God Bless.”
“My sincere and heartfelt condolence on your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Miss Margaret was a wonderful person.”
“Mother you been in my presence for the last 13 years I just feel so lonely without you here with me I’m just so out of routine but I know you told me to be strong because I am your daugther and don’t cry. But when I do the tears are only for joy because I know that you are in heaven and your sickness is gone. I know you are still with me I still feel you and I know your watching me from heaven. Mom I love you forever and you will always be in my heart forever Thanks to every one who send there condolences it means lot. She was one very Speacial Mother.”
“I worked at the Roost from 1970 to 1974 as a waitress. Ms. Margaret was very kind to me. She would laugh at me and laugh with me. Sorry for your loss.”