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Tammy Curtis Obituary

Tammy Lynn Curtis, age 44, went home to heaven on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Born in Robersonville, NC, she is the daughter of James Alex Curtis and Minnie Roebuck Curtis of Parmele, NC. Besides her parents, she is also survived by her sister, Janet Gail Curtis of Rocky Mount. She is survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins from the Curtis and Roebuck families. She is also survived by many loving friends and former students from both Edgecombe and Nash Counties. Tammy attended and graduated from Ronoake High School where she was the recipient of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship and attended and graduated from East Carolina University. After graduating from ECU, she taught high school math for 15 years at Southwest Edgecombe High School and one year at Nash-Rocky Mount Early College. She loved teaching and her students and through her job she was able to make a positive influence on the students she taught. She battled her illness for 5 years and all during that time she was a strong fighter and always kept a positive attitude. Tammy was an encouragement to family and friends all during her life. She was a faithful member of Englewood Baptist Church and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and praised him even during difficult times. It was her desire that all would know and believe in Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Englewood Baptist Church,1350 South Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Pastor Gene Davis will officiate. Burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens, 12813 US 64 Alternate, Williamston, NC. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount, NC. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made in Tammys memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, (800) 622-9010, www.kidney.org, or the American Cancer Society, 930B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834, www.cancer.org. Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

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Published by Rocky Mount Telegram on Feb. 6, 2015.

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Teresa Madry

February 12, 2015

Janet I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your sister. I know you and your family will miss Tammy daily in the coming days. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Henderson

February 9, 2015

PSALM 119:76: STATES:MAY YOUR NLOYAL LOVE PLEASE COMFORT ME.ACCORDING TO THE PROMISE YOU MADE TO YOUR SERVANT.I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

MarQuella Thompson

February 9, 2015

My condolences to her family and friends. We were in the same HIT program at Edgcombe Community College. She was always positive and gracious. She will be dearly missed by our fellow classmates. RIP Tammy!

Mishelle Ezzell

February 9, 2015

I did not know Tammy personally but we had online classes together and I could tell that she was a special person without ever being in the same room together. My condolences to her family, we know that the Lord rejoices in the arrival of his saints and she will be welcomed with open arms.

February 8, 2015

Minnie and James
Know that we pray God will give you peace in this most difficult time. With much love to you and your family. True friend from many years ago.. Shelvia Everett And Shelton Whitehurst

February 8, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss of Tammy. I have had you both and Gail in my prayers and in my heart. May God's peace be with you all. With Loving memory. Linda O'Mary

Juanita Whitehurst

February 7, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. We knew Tammy when she taught our daughter at SWE. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss and celebrate Tammy's life.

Gene Langley

February 7, 2015

The first time met Tammy I knew she was a good person,I am sorry for her families loss. She has no more pain.

Lilian Corbitt

February 6, 2015

My sincere condolences. She was a wonderful teacher. I had the honor to work with her at SouthWest Edgecombe HS.

M Walters

February 6, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family of Tammy this unfortunate event for a person just in the prime of there life is heartrending. While mere words can't erase your sorrow, hopefully the wonderful memories of your loved one will remain close to your hearts until God's promises at (John 6:40 )are fulfilled.

Brandon Craft

February 6, 2015

A genuine Christian, teacher, and person. You will be missed Tammy. We all know that you are resting in peace.

Danielle Brown

February 6, 2015

In your loving memory, It was an honor to have you as an amazing teacher. The world lost an amazing person, but heaven gained a beautiful angel. Rest in Peace Ms. Curtis.

Anna Pierce

February 6, 2015

Mrs. Curtis you will be greatly missed you were such a wonderful teacher and all around great person! To the family I am so sorry for your loss have comfort in knowing she is in heaven with our savior and pain/disease free!!!

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1130 N. Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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