Kelly Michele Curtis, age 53 of Decherd, passed away on April 22, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville after a brief illness. She was born in Winchester, Tennessee on May 9, 1967 to the late Kelly and Carolyn Curtis. For over 30 years, Michele and her mother owned and operated a childcare center which served and cared for over 100 children in the Franklin County area. Her love and passion for children continued as she was still caring for children up until her passing. Her love and care for the children she kept is evident in the fact that many still consider her family today.
Michele was a beloved family member to a large extended family and was truly dedicated to them all, but none more than her nephew Matthew who was her world. She was a member of the Owl Hollow Church of Christ and loved her church and her church family. She was truly a beautiful, kindhearted and giving person who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by grandparents Bill and Henrietta Curtis and Carl and Rosabell Ramay. Michele is survived by her brother, Tommy Curtis and her nephew, Matthew Curtis of Decherd, Tennessee and although not by birth, sisters Renea and Rhonda Cotham of Estill Springs and brother Johnny “Nash” Cotham of McMinnville, Tennessee. She is also survived by many beloved cousins, aunts and uncles who loved her so much.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 24 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Sunday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, with Minister Walter Rayburn officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
