CORINTH - Eleanor Carr Curtis,
89, passed away on March 8, 2011. Born March 5, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Omar and Edna Dean Carr, Sr. Eleanor grew up in Harrodsburg, where she met the love of her life, David Curtis. They married in 1943 and with the exception of David's service in WWII, were never far from each other for sixty-eight years. They later settled in Corinth, where Eleanor taught Sunday School at Corinth Baptist Church for thirty years. Eleanor was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Martin and two brothers, Omar (Sonny) and Lawrence Carr. In addition to her husband Eleanor is survived by her children, David (Lynda) Curtis, Atlanta GA, Diane Curtis (Marcus Manning) of Lexington, Jerry (Tina) Curtis of Corinth and Ken Curtis of Atlanta, GA. Eleanor also had seven grandchildren who will always reflect her great love for them, Michelle Martin, Atlanta, GA, John (Mary) Curtis, Rapid City, SD, Sally Westray of Atlanta, GA, Jacob and Sam Curtis of Corinth and McKenzie and Peyton Manning of Lexington. Additionally Eleanor leaves behind one great grandson, Thomas Westray of Atlanta, GA, who brought her constant joy. Eleanor also leaves behind a brother, Lynn Carr of Corinth; four sisters, Jean Dearinger of Harrodsburg, Iris Hardin of Burgin, Betty Johnson of Georgetown, Rachel (Max) Sanders of Burgin; and a beloved sister-cousin, Annelle Collier of Perryville. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2pm Sat, March 12, 2011 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery with Jake Curtis, Sam Curtis, Peyton Manning, John Curtis, Jerry Curtis, Ken Curtis and David Curtis serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held 5-8pm Fri, March 11, 2011 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Corinth Baptist Church, 235 Church Street, Corinth, KY 41010-3036.
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on March 12, 2011