Mary Louella Curtis
1926-2004

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 11 at the Big Pine Baptist 
Church for 17-year Big Pine resident Mary Louella Curtis.  Pastor Cliff Howery 
and Pastor Tim Topass sill officiate the service.  A potluck will follow.

Born in Oxnard on March 21, 1926, Mary died on Nov. 14, 2004 at her home.  She 
was 78.

Mary was very involved with her family and provided countless hours if 
interpreting for the deaf.  She received several awards from the Lions Club and 
the Girl Scouts of America.  She was also very involved with her church and 
taught sign language classes until her health made it difficult.  She will be 
greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband if 58 years, James Curtis of Big Pine; son and 
daughter-in-law, Jim Jr. and Linda of Big Pine; son, Ken Curtis of Big Pine; 
four grandchildren and their spouses, Stephanie and Richard of Big Pine, Kenny 
and Penelope of San Jose, Chris of Big Pine and Melissa and Ken of Wilkerson; 
and seven great-grandchildren.

The Inyo Register
Bishop, Inyo County, California
Thursday, November 18, 2004 – Page A-3.

Transcribed by Laura M. Bybee for Inyo County GenWeb, 6 June 2005