Nancy Lee (Brown) Curtis

Nancy Lee (Brown) Curtis was born on October 29, 1946, in Allenton, Missouri to Frank and Margie (Alexander) Brown and passed away September 29, 2020, at her home in Salem, Missouri at the age of seventy-three years. Nancy grew up in Valley Park, Missouri and graduated from Valley Park High School. On July 19, 1965, she married the love of her life, Woodrow Franklin Curtis Jr., and together shared fifty-four years of marriage and were blessed with three children: Donald, Woodrow “Woody” III, and Nona. Nancy was a textile worker for most of her life, working for the Valley Park Cotton Factory, Absorbent Cotton. She worked hard to help provide for her family. Nancy was a devoted wife and dedicated mother. She became a loving grandmother to seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and cherished the memories made with them. Her family was important to her, she loved spending time them, especially with her sisters “the golden girls”. Nancy had a passion for reading, true storybooks were her favorite. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing Facebook games on the computer. Nancy was a member of the Dent County House of Prayer and attended faithfully. Nancy is survived by two sons: Donald Curtis and Angelia Holweg of Salem, MO and Woodrow “Woody” Curtis III of St. Louis, MO; one daughter: Nona Curtis of Cedar Hill, MO; two sisters: Alice Schwartz of Salem, MO and Linda Young of Salem, MO; seven grandchildren: Amanda Ryan and husband Kevin, Krista Curtis, Zackery Curtis, Jesse Curtis, Austin Earley and wife Taylor, Joseph Curtis, and Raegan Neff; four great-grandchildren: Kevin, Elijah, Magnolia, and Lucas; extended family and friends. Preceding her in death were her, loving husband: Woodrow Franklin Curtis Jr. parents: Frank and Margie Brown; brother: Leroy; and sisters: Francis, Joan, Virginia, and Pat. Nancy was beautiful inside and out, a gentle soul who deeply cared for her family and friends. She will forever be remembered and dearly missed. Funeral Services for Nancy Lee (Brown) Curtis were held Saturday, October 3, 2020 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Linda Skaggs officiating and Kathy Collins sharing special words. Special music was provided by Linda Skaggs singing “Never Been This Homesick Before”, “There’ll Be No Graves”, and “We Shall Meet Someday”. Additional song selections played were “Jealous of the Angels” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain”. Serving as Pallbearers were her loving family. Burial was in the Dry Fork Cemetery. The Family was served by Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Nancy Curtis and left at Wilson Mortuary. Online condolences may be entered at wilsonmortuary.com

Nancy Lee (Brown) Curtis

October 29, 1946 - September 29, 2020