1919
2015
Frances Collens Curtis died on Saturday, March 28, 2015. She was 95 years old. Wife of the late Nathaniel Cortlandt Curtis, Jr. Daughter of the late Thomas Wharton and Stella Harang Collens. Survived by her seven children: Carol C. Kemper (William “Buddy”) of Flat Rock, NC; Nell C. Tilton (Eugene “Chip”) of New Orleans; Nathaniel C. “Cort” Curtis III (Mary) of Laguna Niguel, CA; Frances Curtis (Richard Schembor) of Lexington, MA; Stella C. Colomb (Charles “Buff”) of New Orleans; Kathryn C. Hodorek (Robert) of Costa Rica; and David Campbell Wharton Curtis of New Orleans. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren: Kelly Everett (Roberto Aburto - Silva), Anne Everett, Christopher Tilton, Cassandra Jellà (Steven), Michael Curtis, Stefan Schembor, Erik Schembor, Christian Schembor, Rebecca Brinkmann (Yves), Brian Hodorek (Amber), Nathan Hodorek, Justin Hodorek, and Amy Hodorek; and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Wharton Collens, Jr.
Frances was a graduate of the Academy of the Sacred Heart, and attended Newcomb College where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was also a member of the Junior League of New Orleans, the Southern Yacht Club, The Colonial Dames of America, Children of Mary Sodality, and a parishioner of Holy Name of Jesus Church.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Lambeth House (St. Anna’s) and The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice for their care and compassion.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 1:00PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, St. Augustine High School, or a charity of your choice is suggested.
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April 7, 2015
Leslie Graf
Dear Frances, Nell, and Stella, I just learned of your mom's passing today when I visited my dad at Lambeth ..... I pray that your happy memories will comfort you at this time of such great loss ... LeslieRubinGraf
April 6, 2015
John + Paula Holmes + Beck
We are both so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.
April 6, 2015
Dear Nell,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. When I was still in New Orleans we would run into each other at religious events and would share hugs. She was a beautiful soul.
My condolences to you and your family. There are many beautiful memories of those two years at Ecole and being with your family.
May God bless all of you,
Margaret Bieser(Peggy Mumme)
April 4, 2015
Meredith and Bruce
David,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
April 4, 2015
My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to the Curtis family on the passing of Frances, a great lady and a dear friend.
Love,
Fritz Suchke
April 3, 2015
Dear Curtis Family, I send sincere condolences on the passing of Frances. I wish I could be there for the services. My children and their spouses echo my sentiments. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Eugenie C. Leonards "Cassie"
April 2, 2015
Marcia Baird
Dear Family, It is with sincere condolences we send our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Marcia Ryniker Baird & Bruce Baird lll
April 1, 2015
Emily Turnbull
Dear Family, you may remember your mother and I shared a common ancestor, Judge Collens, and she was the inspiration for my genealogy work. She was kind, wonderful,funny and I loved her. Below is a picture of Judge Collens' daughter, my gg grandmother. Au voir, Francoise. Emily Turnbull, Georgia
April 1, 2015
Carol and Family, Susan and I will never forget the times we had with Frances and "Buster" over the years. What a great pleasure it was to know them. Joe Carroll ( Mandeville, LA)
April 1, 2015
Jeannette McCurnin
Nell:
Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 31, 2015
Dylan and Anne Greenhoe
We will never forget staying with Frances during our 2003 visit to N.O. with our first-born when he was just a few months old...Frances treated us like honored guests and we will always be grateful for her kindness. Our condolences and prayers go out to the Collens and Curtis families.
March 31, 2015
Rose & Ed Schembor
Frances & Family,
A Mother's love is a special gift that will live forever in the hearts of her children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 31, 2015
LeJeune
You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76
March 31, 2015
Stella and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fran Swan
March 31, 2015
Andres & Antoinette Calandria
Dear Nell and family,
Toni and I send our deepest condolences and prayers. May she rest in peace with God's love.
Much love,
Andy and Toni
March 31, 2015
You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76
March 31, 2015
Reid Noble
Dear Carol, I am so glad we were just recently reconnected when you sent the mementoes and photos of Aunt Evelyn, my mother, and yours. Thank you again. With love, thoughts, and prayers to you all, Reid Barkerding Noble
March 31, 2015
Zide Bowers Jahncke
Sincere sympathy.
Fondly, Zide
March 30, 2015
What an amazing and inspirational woman! Our sympathy to the Curtis and Collens families.
Nan & Hank Stothard
March 30, 2015
John Hodorek
Dear Curtis Family:
I have been blessed by both of your parents. I am so sorry for your loss. Visiting your family was my first trip ever on a jet plane (when I was in high school). I will always remember the kindness expressed by your mother's gracious hospitality.
God's comfort to you all,
John Hodorek
March 30, 2015
Bob and Chris Fleener
I am so saddened to hear the news about my dear friend Frances, but we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I knew Frances and Buster from my time on Young Life staff in the 70's and 80's, when they served on the Young Life committee. Many times they welcomed me and my wife into their home, and I have so many fond remembrances of them both. Our condolences to the entire family.
March 30, 2015
Carol Robinson
Nell and family,
Dave and I send our deepest sympathies to you all. I know how devoted you were to your mom, Nell. God bless your family during this hard time. What an amazing lady! Much love,
March 30, 2015
You are in my thoughts . . . I adored your Mom... and feel blessed to have known her. Take care of one another and know that she will be missed by all of us. Tanya Becnel
March 30, 2015
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Curtis Family.
Gail Lunsford & Steve Bardwell
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