Ruth Brady Curry

June 2, 1926 - November 13, 2011

Ruth Brady Curry, Age 85, Leesburg, Fl. Passed away on 13 November, 2011 in Gainesville, FL.  Mrs. Curry was born on 2 June, 1926 in Teaneck, NJ, and has lived in the Central Florida area since 1928.  Attended Leesburg High School and worked at the Air Army Base after graduation.  She worked several years as a bookkeeper at Leesburg Tire and Battery before starting a 35-year career as a loyal employee of Sun Trust Bank, where she held multiple positions, eventually becoming a Vice President before retiring in 1988.  A member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Leesburg and a long-time member of the Lakes Business and Professional Women’s Club where she was selected BPW Woman of the Year in 1975.  She was also Treasurer of the Leesburg Heritage Society for 15 years.  She was an avid baseball fan and frequently watched several baseball games at a time.She is survived by her Son: James H. Curry (Kellie) of San Diego, CA; three granddaughters, Christine M. Curry of San Diego, Lynn M. Curry of Florence, MA, and Lisa M. Tubb of Collegeville, PA; one grandson, Steven E. Tubb of San Diego; one Great-grandson, Soven M. Curry-Letendre of Florence, MA.  She will be dearly missed by her many, many friends and relatives whom she cared for and who cared for her.  A special thanks to her “coffee gang” at Dip-a-Dee Donuts, where they shared memories daily.Arrangements entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg, FL.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Catholic School, Leesburg Heritage Society or to the charity of your choice.  Services will be held at Page-Theus on Thursday, 17 November, 2100, with visitation from 12:00 to 2:00, followed by service at 2:00 and internment at Hillside Cemetery.