Oma Lee Curtiss, 95, passed away September 2, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living of Russell in Russell, KS.
Oma was born May 1, 1928, in Bowling Green, KY, the daughter of Rosa Lee and James Thomas Coleman. On October 15, 1946, she married Earl Leonard Curtiss at Morganfield, KY. He preceded her in death February 2, 1999.
She is survived by two sons, Donald (Brenda) Curtiss of Chubbuck, ID, and Joe (Susan) Curtiss of Ellinwood, KS, a sister, Roberta Mae Cheaney of Evansville, IN, along with 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Richard and Charles, and a daughter, Alice Clark.
Funeral service will be 2 pm, Friday, September 8, 2023, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, KS. The family will receive visitors one hour before the service.
Memorials are suggested to Homestead of Russell or to the donor’s choice in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
I just saw the notice that you had lost your Mother. I only knew her briefly as Charles’s Mom but know how special she was to your family. Community Village Lawrence appreciated her and her families’ support after you lost Charles. Thank you so much and our sincere condolences.
Had some wonderful times with my aunt Oma Lee! So glad I got to take some trips there by train to spend time with family. I also enjoyed her phone calls.
Oma was a very lady so honored get to know her. Thank you to the Curtiss family for sharing her with those of us in Idaho. Lots is fond memories, love you Oma.
Oma was one of the best ladies, I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. She was a second mother to me,after I lost mine.She was loved by everyone she knew. She took me under her wing,many years ago. Her and myself had a lot of heart to heart talks about everything, imaginable.I loved and cherished her with all my heart..We shall meet again.I love you,Oma.Condolences to the family..
I am so sorry to hear this. Oma Lee was just the absolute best. Her laugh was contagious and she made the best potato salad… telling us she made it with her feet and we believed her. The Curtiss family were my next door neighbors growing up and they were our family! We spent many times camping with them and Oma Lee would spend countless hours playing games with the kids. Oma Lee thank you for my best childhood memories. You were one of a kind and I loved you.