Phyllis Elaine Curtis Obituary (1936 - 2021)

Phyllis Elaine Curtis, 85 of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Heritage Manor, Bloomington. Phyllis's service will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 10am at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, with Rev Denny Mallory, Rev. Dr. Kevin Summers and Pastor Mark Wallace officiating. Following the service burial will be held at Blooming Grove Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5-7pm at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to be made to the Helping Hands Ministry of Odin, IL. www.wbgl.org/community-resource/helping-hands-ministry-of-odin-inc Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Phyllis was born on August 22, 1936 in Ellsworth to Everett and Bernice Rettke Lappin. She married Herbie Curtis on September 4, 1954 in Bloomington. Phyllis is survived by her husband and their 5 children, Jim (Cindy) Curtis, Bloomington; Robbie (Judy) Curtis, Heyworth; Tonda (Denny) Mallory, Bloomington; Dale (Marylea) Curtis, Heyworth; and Dennis (James) Curtis, Hendersonville, NC. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, Brett Bandel; Dawn Bandel; Valerie (Joshua) Deal; Christina Cunningham; Alicia (Mitch) Birky; Brandon (Angie) Curtis; Ben (Michelle) Curtis; Jonah Curtis; and Savannah Curtis, along with 12 great grandchildren; a sister Sharon (Truman) Matheny, Hillsboro, OR; two nieces; and 2 great nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Phyllis was guided by her faith and devoted to her family. She could play the piano, organ, and accordian. She enjoyed travelling the country, seeing new sights, and even obtained a passport to visit Mexico. She was fond of snow, beaches, waterfalls and sunsets. More than anything she enjoyed being with people and would have a good time wherever she was. Her presence will be sorely missed, but her family and friends will carry her memory in their hearts.