It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Biggs Curtis (Billings, Montana), who passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Rufus Sr. Sue and Minnie Sue; her grandparents, William Cornelius (Pa), Rosetta, Henry and Ollie; her siblings, Rufus Jr., Carey, William, Rosetta and Beatrice; her children, Leroy, Gabriel and Helen; her daughter-in-law Brenda; and her grandchildren, Lajuana, Rahkeem and Robert Leroy (Butch).

She is survived by : her children, Robert, Malik, Jamar, Ernie, Evangelist Geraldine, Cynthia and Argola (Ruthie); her siblings, Floyd (OK), Mary Ann (OK), Louise (NC) and Rebecca Life (AR); and her friend David Kirkness.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smith Downtown Chapel (925 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Chapel of Hope (2425 U. S. Hwy 87 E, Billings, MT 59101). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Sunset Memorial Gardens (1721 Central Ave, Billings, MT 59102).

She was a driving force in the establishment of The Black History Foundation of Yellowstone County and Billings celebrating Juneteenth Day.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Downtown Funeral Chapel