0f Soerlasting Memory - Of- Thursday, July 3, 1997 12:00 Noon BZ3 rxfafarit ^Abenue * * * * Reverend Lorry W. Hudson, Sr., Officiating
0eorgia ^ftn (jftrawn Qirtis, was bom on February 12, 1939. She was raised in a Christian home by her loving parents Pete and Margaret Brown. On June 5, 1959, she was united in marriage to Ranee William Curtis, Jr., who preceded her in death. To this union two sons were born, Ranee William, III and Adrian Baratinsky Curtis. At an early age, she joined Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and continued her spiritual growth as an active member, Superintendent of the Church School, Class #15, Social Director of the Bethel Choraliers and a member of the Lay Organization. Education has always been a part of Ann s life. She completed her elementary and high school education in the Richmond County School System. Her higher education was at Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA and Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. Throughout her professional career, she touched the lives of all with whom she came in contact, students and faculty alike. For many years and different positions she worked for Augusta Technical Institute. At her death she was JTPA Coordinator. She was honored as JTPA Coordinator of the Year for The State of Georgia. Georgia Ann was active in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American Vocational Association and Georgia Vocational Association. To her family Ann was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother, sister-in-law and godmother. As a friend she was unsurpassed. Her sweet memory will forever linger in the hearts and minds of her survivors: two devoted sons, Ranee William, HI and Adrian Baratinsky Curtis; two grandchildren, A. Brittany and Logan T. Curtis; two daughters-in-law, Rose Curtis and Yolanda E. Curtis; one halfsister, Maria M. Johnson; two devoted cousins, Alvin and Elease Williams; a special friend, Joseph Jennings; two brothers-in-law, Robert L. (Mary) Curtis and Willie A. (Carrie) Curtis; a devoted sister-in-law, Eloise K. Curtis; three devoted couples, Augustus C. (Jeanette) Thurmond, John (Betty) Pickett and James (Betty) Walker, a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
0f Celebratum &erbite The Reverend Larry W. Hudson, Sr. - Presiding The Prelude... Mrs. Hettie F. Copeland Organist The Processional... Clergy & Family "Holy Art Thou" The Hymn... Mass Choir "Oh God Our Help In Ages" (Tune: St. Anne) A.M.E. Hymnal #61 The Invocation The Scriptures^I The Selection... Mass Choir "My Tribute" The Expressions of Comfort Church Worker - Mr. Willie Chiles Sorority Sister - Mrs. Harriett Green Co-Worker-Mr. TerryElam The Tribute To Our Mother... Ranee William Curtis, in The Acknowledgements... Dr. Verma L. Curtis The Selection... The Curtis Brothers The Eulogy... The Rev. Larry W. Hudson, Sr. The Recessional... Clergy & Family Interment... Hillcrest Memorial Park
&oerlasting Memory Georgia ^jin < rawn
When I Must Leave You When I must leave you for a little while Phase do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile And for my sake and in His name, Live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days But jill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near. And never, never be afraid to die For I am waiting for you in the sky.
Nephews Tony B. Curtis Vencent B. Curtis Wayne A. Curtis Jeffry L. Curtis Derek L. Curtis David K. Curtis Jonathan K. Curtis Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Lucy C. Laney Class of 1956 MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE ALUMNI AUGUSTA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Stewardesses of Bethel A.M.E. Church Choraliers of Bethel A.M.E. Church Larry W. Hudson Male Usher Board ********** "What God Hath Promised" God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through. God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. God hath not promised we shall not know, Toil and temptation, trouble and woe. He hath not told us we shall not bear Many a burden, many a care. But God hath promised strength for the day, Rest for the laborer, light for the way Grace far the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, undying love. "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises." II Peter 1:4 ********** Services Entrusted To The Historic Dent s Undertaking Establishment