Co-Founder Ruthie Mae Curtis

A Celebration of life for Co-Founder Ruthie Mae Curtis August 12, 1934 - November 19, 2022 Co-Founder Ruthie Mae Curtis, 88, was born on August 12, 1934, in Jonesville, FL, where she was reared and attended local schools. She was the daughter of the late Allen & Dinah Camps Miles. At a young age, she gave her life to Christ where she developed a deep love for God's word and singing. So much so, she moved to Miami to further her gospel singing career, but God had a different purpose for her life. All while working for Gate's (GE) for over thirty years, and in acceptance to the call upon her life, Co-Founder began her life's purpose by planting numerous churches and passionately connecting people to Jesus Christ with her husband. The end result, Crusaders for Christ Church, Inc., is where Co-Founder work tirelessly to build the Kingdom of God. She was best known for her quick-witted humor, fierce determination, and generous spirit. She also delighted in empowering women and building strong families through her straightforward ecclesiastical teachings. You would often find her winning smile on the front row in her high heels and flashy hats playing the tambourine. To know her was to know a life without limits. She challenged and encouraged those around her and would often push them beyond their limits. Her "you can do it" disposition often brought others to a finish line they didn't know could be crossed. Co-Founder was authentically and wholeheartedly there for those in her life. She is survived by her husband Apostle Nathaniel Curtis. Their children: Bishop Ernest Folston, Jr. (Lady Dorothy), Evangelist Earnestine Cannady (Reverend Junior Lee), Bishop Nathan Curtis (Elect Lady Rose), and Pastor Natron A. Curtis (Lady Kenyata) Her siblings: Elder David Miles (Evelyn), Catherine Nathan (Carl), & Minister Flossie Douglas (Rev. Maggie Dennis, Evangelist Inez Rowe, Mother Josephine Denegal, Bishop Lucy Smith, Rosanna Welch, Bernice Miles, Nathaniel Miles, Rev. Allen Miles, Henry Miles, James Miles, Fain Miles, and Calhoun Miles preceded her in death) As a sister/Niece: Lucille Miles 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by three siblings, Serena Long, Robert Miles, and Evangelist Glovine Smith. Visitation for Co-Founder Curtis will be Friday, November 25, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chestnut Memorial Chapel, 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Santa Fe High School Auditorium, 16331 US Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615. Interment will follow immediately in Newnansville Cemetery (Alachua, FL). Arrangements Entrusted to the Care of Chestnut Funeral Home. Cards may be sent to 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. To offer online condolences to the family and to order floral arrangements, please visit www.chestnutfh.com/obituary/ruthiecurtis. Any questions may be directed to 855-5-CHESTNUT or admin@chestnutfh.com. "A CHESTNUT SERVICE"

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Co-Founder Ruthie Mae Curtis

August 12, 1934 - November 19, 2022