Barbara J. Curtis
December 7, 1933 ~ March 13, 2024
Born in:
Decatur, IL
Resided in:
Huntley, IL
Barbara J. Curtis, 90, of Huntley, IL, formerly of Taylorville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2024, at her residence.
Barbara was born in Decatur, IL, on December 7, 1933, the daughter of Vollie M. and Elizabeth A. (Riley) Atkinson, she married Leslie F. Curtis, in Taylorville, IL at the Davis Memorial Christian Church, on November 14, 1954. They were married for over 40 blessed years, before his passing on February 5, 1995.
She graduated from Taylorville High school class of 1952, was a member of the Taylorville Christian Church, an avid Cubs fan, especially in 2016, when the Cubs won the World series, and loved to crochet and sew, especially for her children and granddaughters. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, who also worked at the Springfield Clinic, Taylorville Medical Clinic, and Wal-Mart.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and sister, Doris (Atkinson) Webb.
Surviving Barbara are her children, Debra (Brad) Townsend, Wood Dale, IL, David (Liz) Curtis, Carmel, IN, Brian (Kelly) Curtis, Huntley, IL, Bradley (Danna) Curtis, Hampshire, IL; grandchildren, Elizabeth Townsend, Louisville, KY, John (Joanne) Townsend, Wheeling, IL, Katherine Townsend, Brooklyn, NY, Ryan (Jennifer) Curtis, Plainfield, IN, Valerie (TJ) Speak, Indianapolis, IN, Jamison Brimbury, Muncie, IN, Samuel Brimbury, Carmel, IN, Jason Curtis, Woodstock, IL, Alexis Curtis, Crystal Lake, IL, Jake Curtis, Tarpon Springs, FL, and Rachael (Mike) Portesy, Oldsmar, FL; 6 great grandchildren, with her 7th great-grandchild due in September; and sister, Carole Lovett, Taylorville, IL.
Graveside service: 11:00 am., Saturday, March 23, 2024, Oak Hill Cemetery, 820 S. Cherokee St., Taylorville, IL 62568.
Memorials may be gifted in Barbara’s memory to the Taylorville Christian Church, 1124 N Webster St, Taylorville, IL 62568.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home with the ceremony.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Barbara or offer condolences to her family.
Services
Graveside Ceremony: March 23, 2024 11:00 am
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Barbara J. Curtis 's name.
Taylorville Christian Church
1124 N. Webster Street
Taylorville,
IL
62568
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Thank you Bob.
Dave and family.
My family and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our hearts and prayer are with you.
You have done so much for me and my family. I will always be in debt to you. Anything you need
you just let me know.
My condolences to Barbara’s family.
Barbara was a classmate of my late husband [ class of ’52’ ] I checked his 1952 Yearbook and Barbara wrote the kindest message to Ray. Thought you would like to know.
Mary E. Vossler
Arizona