Virginia Curtis
Age - 90
November 30, 2023
. Virginia Carolyn Craig Curtis, 90, of Hickory, was promoted to heaven November 23, 2023. Born on July 22, 1933 in Caldwell Co. , she was the daughter of the late Roy Arthur Craig and Geneva Smith Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Larry W. Curtis; brother, James Craig; sister, Annie Curtis; two infant children, Cynthia and Lewis Curtis, and a great-grandchild. Her memory is forever etched in the hearts of her children: Larry Curtis (Jane), Jimmy Curtis (Trudy), Mark Curtis, Carolyn LaPole (Dennis); sister, Georgia McDaris; grandchildren, Dustin Curtis (Crystal), Benjy Bentley, (Machelle), Chastity Womble, Gavin Curtis, Christie Wilfong, Christian Curtis, Mark Curtis (Amanda), Tonya Lowman (Bryan), Shelley Molloy (Rob), Ross Curtis, Tyler Curtis (Esme), Jessica Benfield (Mark), Adam Curtis (Jennifer), Amber Evenette (Paul); twenty six great-grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Virginia was a beacon of unconditional love, accepting people without judgment and embracing them despite their faults. Her heart was open to all, and she genuinely loved everyone she met. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she extended her love to those who were not even her own, becoming a cherished grandmother to many. Her strength and determination were unparalleled, as she faced life's challenges with grace and resilience, never once complaining. Virginia had a contagious love for laughter and a mischievous spirit that embraced pranks. Her joyous laughter and playful antics created a lifetime of cherished memories for those fortunate enough to share in her company. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Faith Baptist Church ( 2310 16th St. NE, Hickory, NC, 28601) officiated by her son, Missionary Pastor Larry Curtis, Rev. Gary Curtis, and Rev. Eddie Sapach. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Bass-Smith Funeral Home Hickory in the Jack Bass Memorial Building. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers: Dustin, Benjy, Gavin, Mark, Ross and Adam. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Faith Baptist Church, 2310 16th St. Ne, Hickory, NC 28601. Bass -Smith Funeral Home Hickory is serving the Curtis family. .Show more
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