Cheryl Rene Curtis

Cheryl Rene Curtis obituary, Durham, NC

Cheryl Rene Curtis

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Cheryl Curtis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on Nov. 15, 2025.

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DURHAM –Cheryl Rene Curtis, 55, passed away on Thursday, November, 13, 2025 at Duke University Hospital. She was born in Durham to the late Steven Eugene Curtis and Linda H. Tillman.
Cheryl was a very selfless person with a warm heart and enjoyed taking care of others. She was a talented crafter and spent her time making door wreaths. Cheryl has a beautiful voice and loved singing. She also enjoyed caring for fur babies in her spare time.
Ms. Curtis is survived by her mother, Linda H. Tillman (Johnny); brother, Bryan Curtis (Nikki); niece Amya Curtis; nephew, Cade Curtis; great-nephew, Waylon Curtis; and her stepsisters, Jill Long (Todd) and Joni Tuck (Jay).
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Clements Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00am prior to the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to Durham Rescue Mission, P.O Box 11368, Durham, NC 27703, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Durham Animal Protection Society, 2117 E Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27704.
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Clements Funeral Home

1105 Broad St., Durham, NC 27705

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Clements Funeral Chapel in Durham

1105 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705

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