BORN

1930

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home

119 E Franklin St.

Liberty, Missouri

Bernetta Curtis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 27, 2016.

Bernetta A. “Bernie” Curtis, 86, Liberty, MO died November 26, 2016. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Wed. Nov. 30 at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty, with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.



Bernie was born April 8, 1930 in Tipton, MO. On September 23, 1950 she married Charles M. Curtis. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Bernie was a master gardener and was often called the “Orchid Lady”. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Clara Knipp, step-father, Otto Dubbert, sister-in-law Susan Knipp and grandson Chad Willis. Survivors include her husband Charles M. Curtis; children, Allen Curtis, Larry (Mimi) Curtis, Dan (Roberta) Curtis, Diana (Sam) Archer, Sharon Willis, Karen (Kevin) Hampton, Brian Curtis, Tim (Tricia) Curtis, Craig (Paula) Curtis; 26 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren with one on the way; siblings Ray Knipp and Loretta (Jim) Cline and numerous nieces and nephews.

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December 2, 2016

I loved Bernie Curtis. She was my neighbor in Gladstone for many years and then many years later was my neighbor in Plattsburg. Memories for a lifetime. Hope you and all your wonderful family are doing well.

November 29, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mark and Dianna Schuster

November 29, 2016

Debra Combs

Sharon,
Very sorry to hear this. Your family is in my prayers.

November 29, 2016

Karen Teeter

surrounding your family in the with light and the holy Spirit during this time .We are sorrowed at your loss .The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world I truly believe that there is no love greater than a mothers love and our lord and savior . Karen Teeter

November 29, 2016

MIKE WILLIS

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING.BERNIE WAS A WONDERFUL,LOVING PERSON.PLEASE BE HAPPY KNOWING THAT CHAD, MY FATHER,AND ALL OTHER LOVED ONES WHO PASSED BEFORE HER HAVE MET HER WITH OPEN ARMS IN HEAVEN.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

November 29, 2016

MIKE WILLIS

November 29, 2016

Cathy Monroe

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the entire Curtis Family.

November 29, 2016

Julie Caster

My prayers are with all of you. We had so many years of wonderful memories with the Curtis family. Please take care.

November 29, 2016

Dear family I am sin loss of your loved one May you find comfort in knowing that those who have passed on in death God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes Psalms116:15

November 29, 2016

Brian Smithmier

Brian, Tim , Craig and all the Curtis family. I'm sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.

November 29, 2016

Julie Caster

I just wanted to offer my condolences to the whole Curtis family. I grew up on the same block with so many of you. I cherish those memories. We had such a great bunch of kids all around. Team Tag, jump rope, and so many other fun things. The Caster family is thinking of you guys right now. Please take care.

November 29, 2016

Martha Caster-Green

I am so sorry for your loss. We grew up down the street from all of you and we were the biggest families on the block! My prayers are with you all.

November 29, 2016

Julie Caster

November 29, 2016

MIKE WILLIS

November 28, 2016

Brenda Sullivan

Diana, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your wonderful memories provide you comfort.

November 28, 2016

Sandra Campbell

Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 28, 2016

Genevieve Spivey

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss Brian

November 28, 2016

Rita Schuster

Take comfort in knowing you now have a beautiful guardian angel up above too watch over each and everyone of you. With love and Prayers

November 27, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

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