Ms. Ouida Mae McCurtis, 73, was called from labor to reward, on Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was born in Enterprise, MS on January 12,1944, the daughter of the late Charlie and Cornelia (nee: Overstreet) Johnson.

Ms. McCurtis was a longtime dedicated educator and employee of the Racine Unified School District. She cared deeply for all the students that crossed her path and was also known for her willingness to provide wise counsel to the community. Ms. McCurtis nurtured her award-winning garden with the same loving care. She was a creative soul who was an avid quilter, knitter and craft enthusiast. Ms. McCurtis was a member of Gregg Chapel, C.M.E. where she previously served as a Steward, Usher, and Sunday School Teacher.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Mr. Eric McCurtis, of Racine, WI, Dr. Karen McCurtis (Scott) Witherspoon, of Chicago, IL, Dr. Bridget R. McCurtis, of New York, NY; grandchildren, Ms. Erika McCurtis, and Myles Witherspoon; great-grandchildren, D.J. and Tristan; sisters and brothers, Ms. Geneva Johnson and Mr. Randolph Johnson, both of Stonewall, MS, Ms. Julia K. McMillian, of Byhalia, MS, Mr. Roosevelt Johnson, of Charlotte, NC, Ms. Mattie Dell Johnson, Ms. Roger Luckett, and Mr. Bobby Ray Johnson, all of Jackson, MS, Mr. Roderick (Shannon) Johnson, of Highland Park, IL, and Ms. LaTonja Johnson, of Meridian, MS. Ms. McCurtis will be missed by her nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and former students.

Her Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, October 28 ^th , at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the times of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.

Service Details

Her Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, October 28 ^th , at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the times of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.

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