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Curly M. Range Obituary


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Curly Mae Range was born on March 31, 1931 in Macon, Georgia to the late Willie and Ella Mitchell.  Curly was the youngest of their two daughters.

Curly was baptized at an early age at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia.  She was an active member, singing in the senior choir.  She attended and graduated from Hudson High School.

Curly’s service to her community began in the late 1950’s as she served as the Secretary for the NAACP in Macon, Georgia.  She was the first black woman to be hired in the Piggly Wiggly food store chain.  

In 1966 she relocated to Cleveland, Ohio and worked at Cleveland Trust Bank for over 15 years.  

As a resident of Ward 10 since 1972, Curly volunteered at the Collinwood Community Services Center and was eventually hired to serve as Community Organizer for 14 years.  In that role she helped organize the street club in her community, the annual Bike-A-Thon Parade and the annual Collinwood Cultural Feast.  

Curly was known to have a beautiful garden of flowers, especially roses. 

Curly married David C. Range on June 3, 1974.  He preceded her in death. 

She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Phyllis J. Longino, grand-daugther, Curly M. Foster (Andre’), great grand-daughter, Capri C. Foster of San Tan Valley, Arizona; sister, Gladys Alexander; nephew, Ronnie Williams Sr., niece Kathryn Washington; nephews, Harvey Alexander (Diane) and Curtis Alexander (Jackie).  Special sons David C. Range Jr., Douglas Range (Laura), of Cleveland, Ohio and extended Range family, along with a host of family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. at San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home, 21809 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ  85142.

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  1. Greg Baeppler says:

    Curly Range was an inspiration. As a Cleveland Police Commander (now retired), I can only say she was a beautiful person that managed to see the best in everyone. She worked tirelessly for the community and built bridges with the police department. After 31 years on the police department, I can only say this world needs more Curly Ranges…she was one of a kind. My sympathies to her friends and family.
    Greg Baeppler

  2. Tracy nolan says:

    Rest in peace our precious Curly…we love you always…. prayers to the family…
    Tracy Nolan Sr and family

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Curly M. Range Obituary


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Curly Mae Range was born on March 31, 1931 in Macon, Georgia to the late Willie and Ella Mitchell.  Curly was the youngest of their two daughters.

Curly was baptized at an early age at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia.  She was an active member, singing in the senior choir.  She attended and graduated from Hudson High School.

Curly’s service to her community began in the late 1950’s as she served as the Secretary for the NAACP in Macon, Georgia.  She was the first black woman to be hired in the Piggly Wiggly food store chain.  

In 1966 she relocated to Cleveland, Ohio and worked at Cleveland Trust Bank for over 15 years.  

As a resident of Ward 10 since 1972, Curly volunteered at the Collinwood Community Services Center and was eventually hired to serve as Community Organizer for 14 years.  In that role she helped organize the street club in her community, the annual Bike-A-Thon Parade and the annual Collinwood Cultural Feast.  

Curly was known to have a beautiful garden of flowers, especially roses. 

Curly married David C. Range on June 3, 1974.  He preceded her in death. 

She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Phyllis J. Longino, grand-daugther, Curly M. Foster (Andre’), great grand-daughter, Capri C. Foster of San Tan Valley, Arizona; sister, Gladys Alexander; nephew, Ronnie Williams Sr., niece Kathryn Washington; nephews, Harvey Alexander (Diane) and Curtis Alexander (Jackie).  Special sons David C. Range Jr., Douglas Range (Laura), of Cleveland, Ohio and extended Range family, along with a host of family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. at San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home, 21809 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ  85142.

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  1. Greg Baeppler says:

    Curly Range was an inspiration. As a Cleveland Police Commander (now retired), I can only say she was a beautiful person that managed to see the best in everyone. She worked tirelessly for the community and built bridges with the police department. After 31 years on the police department, I can only say this world needs more Curly Ranges…she was one of a kind. My sympathies to her friends and family.
    Greg Baeppler

  2. Tracy nolan says:

    Rest in peace our precious Curly…we love you always…. prayers to the family…
    Tracy Nolan Sr and family

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