Geraldine Carol “Gerry” Curtis, 85, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in Commonwealth Senior Living of Front Royal.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Pastor Dottie Holden officiating. The family will receive friends at the fellowship hall of Front Royal United Methodist Church following the service. Private inurnment will take place in Green Hill Cemetery in Stephens City, Virginia.
Gerry was born July 23, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Charles Louis and Mabel Geraldine Geeson Curtis.
She graduated from James Madison University, obtaining her Master’s Degree in education. Gerry was well known throughout the Front Royal and Warren County areas for her teaching and her love of books. Leslie Fox Keyser named their library after her for her 30 years of dedicated service as a librarian.
Surviving is a brother, Charles L. Curtis, Sr. and wife Nancy Fox Curtis of Chesterfield, Virginia; one nephew, Charles L. Curtis Jr. of Richmond; one niece, Nicole Curtis Berry and husband CT Berry of Midlothian, Virginia; one great-nephew, Logan Curtis Berry; also surviving are many well-loved cousins, co-workers, students, and friends.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Gerry Curtis to Samuels Public Library, attn: Development 330 East Criser Road, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 or online at https://www.samuelslibrary.net/index.php/support/ways-to-give/donate-now
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.maddoxfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal.
Gerry was a beautiful friend not only to me, but to my mother Hilda Bowman, she and mom worked together at Leslie Fox Kaiser school
Once we all travel to New York for a beautiful wedding together it was quite a trip and we had so much fun .
Getty was a of books, the children that Leslie Fox loved her dearly as did her coworkers.
Jerry used to be an old neighbor on South Shenandoah Avenue. What a wonderful Lady so blessed to have known and loved her! Prayers up to her wonderful family during her passing!
We are extremely sorry for the loss of Gerry.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.. Rest In Peace dear friend. Until we meet again. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
Ms. Curtis was such a sweet lady. She was my first librarian and I always looked forward to her reading stories to us at LFK. As I got older, she always remembered me and would stop to chat whenever I would see her at the local stores and supermarkets. She left a tremendous impression on so many of us early in our lives.
I am so sorry to hear about her passing and send my dearest condolences and comfort to her family, friends, and all of the students who were fortunate enough to have her in such a critical part of our lives. The Giving Tree is still my favorite book. Thank you for teaching us to always stay curious.