Obituary Detail
December 23, 2024
Mary Curtiss, Age:88
Mary Helen Curtiss age 88 of Terrell, Texas went to be with our Lord on Monday, December 23rd, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones at home. Mary was born in Dallas, Texas on May 16th, 1936 to J.P. and Lela Brooks. Mary lived in and around the Dallas area all of her life where she graduated from Forrest High School. The majority of her working career was spent at Timberlawn Hospital where she worked in the Admissions office. After retiring from Timberlawn, she worked until the age of 86 as a church secretary for Galloway Avenue Baptist Church where she attended for many years.
Affectionately known as “GiGi” to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she loved to cook, bake and make lots of fudge, especially during the Christmas season.
She is preceded in death by her parents, J.P. and Lela Brooks and son Martin Anderson. She is survived by her sister, Ola Wall of Roanoke, Tx.; daughter Bridget (Steve) Ingram of Somerville, Tx.; son Jim Curtiss of Dallas, Tx.; daughter Tammi (Harold) Moore of Terrell, Tx; grandchildren Shane (Lori) Bond, Ashley Bond, Justin (Michelle) Bond, Marshall Anderson, Mandy Anderson, Joseph (Kristen) Dupree, Lindsey (Chris) Works, Zoee (Josh) Noe, Rebecca (Cameron) Swords and Jennifer Moore; great-grandchildren Alex, Lilly, Emma, Olivia, Owen, Ayzlee, Saydee, Cheyenne, Maycee, Cayde, Cash, Robin, Cassidy, John (Shirley), Nate, Alyssa, Alexis (Elijah) and Triston; and great-great grandchildren Kinsley, J.P., Brylli and Ezra, and other beloved family members.
A “Celebration of Life” will be held at 1pm Saturday, December 28th, 2024 at Galloway Avenue Baptist Church, 1930 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149.
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Condolences
Annell High December 31, 2024
Cousin in law / Linda Anderson cousin Byhalia , Mississippi
You will be missed Mary but I’m happy for you too, because you’re with the Lord.
Sylvia Guillory December 26, 2024
Friend Bryan , Texas
My deepest condolences. I lost my mom in April. There is a hole in my heart that I’m sure will never be filled. Moms are so special here on earth as well as in heaven.
Carol Bond December 26, 2024
Friend / family/ previous co worker Bryan , Texas
Mary Hellen was one of the kindest women I’ve ever known. Somehow as fate would have it we ended up working together at Timberlawn. Eventually Tami ended up being my private hair dresser and would perm my hair twice because my hair is so straight .At that time I was quite young (20 Something) and her Daughter Bridget was married to my husband s brother and on occasion there would be times that Mary would defend me to her. I worked with Mary Hellen for 18 years. In that time she always had a smile for everyone. She was well loved and respected by everyone. I missed her when I moved to Bryan and I will continue to miss her. But I will never ever forget her. She’s Loved!!
