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JEAN H. CURTIS POQUOSON - Jean Helms Curtis, 56, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1996, after a courageous bout with cancer. A former music teacher in Hampton schools, she was a Peninsula resident since 1961. She was also a member and former choir director at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Hampton. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, George F. Curtis; son, Scott W. Curtis of Poquoson; son and daughter-in-law, Todd D. and Stacey Curtis of Yorktown; two granddaughters; mother, Frances M. Helms of Hampton; mother-in-law, Rosa M. Bowman of Greensboro, N.C.; and brother, George Helms of Washington, Pa. A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Mark's United Methodist Church by the Rev. David T. Hampton, followed by visitation in the church social hall. At other times, the family will be at the home at 18 Smith St. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jean Curtis Memorial Music Fund, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 99 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Va. 23669. The family wishes to thank the staffs of James River Clinic, Mary Immaculate Hospice, Riverside Radiology and other individuals who supported them throughout.
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Mary Bealla Turner (Mann) (1966)
I remember Mrs. Curtis from KHS, but mostly I remember her as choir director at St. Marks UMC. Loved her music talents.
Penelope Stott (Martin) (1966)
I loved Jean Curtis. After we moved to Poquoson, she and Georgw had already moved there. Her youngest son and my daughter were in the same graduating class. We became good friends. I visited her often when she was sick. Was so sad when she died. Breast cancer was the culprit.
I went to St Mark's one Sunday just to watch her direct the choir. She taught me to use my talent as an alto. I am forever grateful that she was teacher and friend.