Sandra M. (Seamans) Curtis

“You are so brave and so quiet, I forget you are suffering.”

Sandra M. Curtis, 56, of Bellevue Ave., Cortland, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2017. 

A lifelong area resident, she was born July 4, 1960, a daughter of Merritt Seamans and Roselyn Kniffen Seamans.

Sandy graduated Homer High School in 1978 and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Binghamton University.

She had been employed for 18½ years by Cortland County. She loved working with families, especially children, as a DSS Foster Care Caseworker.

She enjoyed spending time and long walks with her family and friends.  

“Your soft-spoken words were always sincere, and your gentleness made everyone feel at home. This battle you fought was relentless, though you fought with a smile. We will never know why you had to leave us so soon. Thankfully, your loving memory will get us through the toughest of days. You have taught me everything I needed to know, except how to live without you.”

Surviving is her husband of 34 years, David Curtis, her loving children, Greg and Emily Curtis; her father, Merritt (Beverly) Seamans; a sister, Sharon (Tim) Stevens and a brother, Gerry (Barb) Seamans. Also surviving are her step siblings, Jeff (Tami) Shepard; Robin (Bill) Mooney; Kathi (Glen) Mauzy; Kristen (John) Tomcyck; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her mother, Roselyn Kniffen Seamans in 2012.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, 5016 US Route 11, Homer.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Curtis’ name may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Southern NY Region, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790. 

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