Rosa Pauline Curtis of Oak Grove, Missouri, 73, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at her home.

Rosa was born July 4, 1947, in Lathrop Missouri the daughter of Howard and Lucille Belcher.  She was united in marriage to Terry L. Curtis on June 30, 1984; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors include, sons, Wade (Kristi) Pugh of Excelsior Springs, and Chris (Christine) Pugh of Kansas City, Missouri; daughters, Barbetta Croft (Tim) of Raytown and Mashel Miller of Grain Valley; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren

Rosa was raised in the area of her birth.  She was employed by Lake City Arsenal where she retired.  She was interested in gardening, cooking, and reading, and enjoyed entertaining.  Rosa loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 4:00 p.m., and services to follow at 5:00 p.m.