Doris Curtis Tidwell

Doris Curtis Tidwell obituary, Huntsville, TX

Doris Curtis Tidwell

Doris Tidwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home - Huntsville on Mar. 12, 2025.

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Doris (Curtis) Tidwell, born in Weir, Kansas on January 25, 1932, peacefully entered Heaven on March 11, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the age of 93.
Doris married Arthur Wayne Beard in January 1953. They lived in Houston, TX. She later married Norman E. Tidwell in August of 1972. They lived in Jacksonville, TX and Doris moved to Huntsville in 2001, after the death of Norman. She joyfully volunteered at Huntsville Elementary in Kindergarten for 12 years and was once honored with Volunteer of the Month.
Doris loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She always had a smile, and a kind word for everyone. Doris had the sweetest nature and was very loved by everybody, including all the wonderful people that took care of her at Sundale Senior Living.
Doris loved the Lord. She taught Bible School at EastTex Oaks Baptist Church in Humble, TX.
Revelation 21:4 ~ "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away."
Doris is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur H. and Elizabeth Ann Curtis; brothers Vernon, Frances and George Curtis; sister Helen Carr, and her son Danny Tidwell.
She leaves behind her daughters Brenda McCarty and husband Keith, Janet Wall and husband Matt and her son Ronald Beard; brothers Donald Curtis, Bill Curtis and sister Marlene Bennett. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Also left to cherish her memory is her cherished niece Bella Curtis.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, TX at 10:00 AM, with services beginning at 11:00 AM. She will be laid to rest at Mayes Addition of Oakwood Cemetery following the service. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com.

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