Evelyn "Marie" Curtis, 77 of Ludlow passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Aperion Care, Fairfield.

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells Street, Paxton. Face masks and social distancing will be required for all who attend. Burial will be at a later date at Ludlow Twp. Cemetery, Rantoul.

Marie was born September 5, 1943 in Fairbury the daughter of James and Agnes Wyatt Smith. She married John Curtis July 2, 1966 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ludlow. He survives.

Along with her husband, John, she is survived by a daughter Marci Curtis of Ludlow, a son Tom (Mandy) Curtis of Ludlow; two grandchildren Mykela and Mykenzie Curtis and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Denise Scudder, two sisters Mae Vaughn, Joyce Swanstrom Langley and two brothers James Roger Smith and Kenneth Smith.

Marie graduated from Buckley High School in 1962. She worked for Paxton Electronics, Sorenson's and ITW for a number of years.

She was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church, Rantoul. Marie was a talented cake decorator and baked many cakes for special occasions. She loved taking care of her home and especially her family.

Memorials may be made to St. Malachy Catholic Church, Rantoul, Alzheimer's Association or an organization of the donor's choice. Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .