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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mrs. Caroletta Dalton Curtis and to extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her passing, Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Caroletta Dalton Curtis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 surrounded by family and some of her dearest friends; and
WHEREAS, Caroletta was born on Thursday, June 24, 1926; and
WHEREAS, Caroletta graduated from Douglas High School, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Caroletta then graduated from Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Misssouri where she obtained a with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1947; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Lincoln University, Carolette briefly pursued a career in education, obtaining a teaching position in Bartlesville, Oklahoma where she taught for one year; and
WHEREAS, Caroletta, recognizing the importance of continuing her education, pursued a master's degree in social work, graduating from Atlanta University with a Master's of Social Work degree in 1950; and
WHEREAS, Caroletta, after years of clinical experience as a social worker, was appointed to the faculty of the Ohio State University, College of Social Work where she retired after 28 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Caroletta was a friend and mentor who inspired and motivated those she touched - encouraging people to pursue their talents, goals, and dreams; and
WHEREAS, Caroletta is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Mr. Jack Leroy Curtis and her son Mr. Jack L. Curtis, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Caroletta leaves to cherish and rejoice in her memory her daughter, Ms. Carla M. Curtis; her granddaughter, Ms. Candace Michelle; sister, Mrs. Zane Cody, St. Louis, Missouri; nieces, a nephew, god children, adopted children and beloved sister friends., now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mrs. Caroletta ...
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