Juanita “Kay” (Curtis) Cecil, age 80, of Chillicothe, MO, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 1, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.
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Kay was born on Oct. 4
, 1940, the daughter of Paul and Irma (Reed) Curtis in Jamesport. She was a graduate of Gallatin High School.
In 1959, Kay was united in marriage to Lee Glenn Baldwin Jr. of Kidder and to this union Lori, Gina, Jerry, and Paul were born. They later divorced. In 1982, she was united in marriage to Daniel Cecil of Jamesport and to this union Leslie and Danielle were born.
She was a homemaker. Kay loved God and her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone. Kay put the needs of others ahead of her own. She had several “adopted” children. Kay especially loved decorating her home for holidays. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; siblings, Susan Hacker, Henry Curtis; infant sister, Linda Darlene; brother-in-law, Bobby Hogan; stepchildren, Donnie Cecil, Homer Cecil and Rita Riodan.
Survivors: children, Jerry Baldwin of Gallatin, Lori Baldwin of Chillicothe, Leslie (Gene Mills) Cecil of Chillicothe, Danielle (Eddie) Dutro of Gallatin, Gina Baldwin of Hamilton, Paul Baldwin of TN; stepson, Bruce (Connie) Cecil of Coffey; siblings, David (Ann) Curtis of OH, Sammy (Debbie) Curtis of TX, Martha (Marvin) Thompson of Malden, MO, Pauline (Harvey) Thurman of Malden, MO, Janie Hogan of Cameron; sister-in-law, Brenda Curtis of Lawson; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews and other extended family members also survive.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Lori Baldwin in care of the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday April 5, at the funeral home. Friends were invited to call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial at Clear Creek Cemetery, Lock Springs, MO. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.