Mary "Viola" Curtis, 82, died at her home near Sikeston Sunday, June 4, 2017.  She was born Aug. 13, 1934 at Kennett to the later Porter and Nancy Ann (Frost) Pipkin.  A resident of this area since 1952, she was a member of New Beginnings Church at East Prairie.  On Jan 23, 1954 she was married to Lester "Junior" Curtis at Kennett and he survives of the home.  Also surviving are 2 daughters, Kathern Curtis and Carolyn Curtis both of the home, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Larry Junior Curtis and by 4 brothers.  Visitation will be at Blanchard Funeral Chapel from 5 until 8 pm, Wednesday.  The funeral will be at  1:00 pm Thursday in the chapel with Rev. Randy Eskew, pastor of the New Beginnings Church of East Prairie officiating.  Burial will follow at Garden of Memories.  Pallbearers will be Danny Pipkin, Jeff Pipkin, Billy Ray Pipkin Dennis Pipkin, Dean Pipkin and Chris Lawrence.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at blanchardfuneral.com.