Frances E. Curbox

Frances E. Curbox, 97, of Monticello, passed away at 11:56 am, Sunday, June 24, 2018 at White Oak Health Campus.She was born May 21, 1921 in Pulaski County to the late William E. and Merle (Roach) Vories. On May 21, 1940 she married Brooks C. Curbox in Monticello and he preceded her in death January 9, 1998.Frances was a 1939 graduate of Delphi High School and was primarily a homemaker. She and her husband, Brooks farmed for many years. When Brooks retired from RCA, they also retired from farming.Fran was a member of Calvary Temple and the Jolly Unison Home Economics Club. She enjoyed sewing, water color and oil painting, and working in her flower garden. Frances was devoted to her family, friends, and her church.She is survived by her son, Jerry B. (Sharon) Curbox of Indianapolis; son in law, John Geier of Delphi; four grandchildren, Ann (Brady) Dryer of Indianapolis, Jess (Autumn) Geier of Delphi, John (Shirley) Geier, Jr. of Delphi, and Julie Wafel of Lafayette; and six great grandchildren.Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Judith K. Geier; and siblings, Jess, who died in the war, Robert, Dorothy, and Zelma.Private family funeral services will be at Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery where Fran will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Brooks.Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association. Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with care.Messages of condolence may be extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com