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Her Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, October 28th, 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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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 28th, 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.
MARY K. FLOWERS says
I WAS SADDENED BY THE NEWS OF OUIDA PASSING AWAY BUT I KNOW SHE’S AT PEACE NOW. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL, CARING PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL AND I HOPE YOU WILL FIND SOLACE IN KNOWING YOU’RE NOT ALONE. I VISUALIZE OUIDA SHOPPING AT THE “VALUE VILLAGE” IN HEAVEN.
JoAnn McMorris says
My prayers go out to the family. Quida was a very kind and sweet person.
Jill Vander Brug says
Quida was indeed one of the finest people I ever worked with at Starbuck Middle School. She truly loved the kids, and they respected her.
“Some people come into our lives and quietly go, others stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same.”
This quote says it all!
Shonda Price-Kahan says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ms. Ouida Mae’s children and grandchildren. May God continue to strengthen you during this time.
Ken & Carol Otwaska & family says
Eric; our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Your Mom was a wonderful person and I still remember the Hansche school days. Keep her memories close to your heart. Our deepest sympathy.