Virginia Curtis Bush

Virginia Curtis Bush passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21 at 95 years old. She is survived by her two sons, Joseph Bush Jr. (Elizabeth) and Jeffrey Bush (Joanne); granddaughter, Gillian Bush; nephews, Mark Helms (Cyndi) and Matthew Helms (Tracie); and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joseph E. Bush; sister,  Joyce Curtis Helms Peterman; and parents, William Ray Curtis and Pauline Crittenden Curtis. 

She was born in Glenwood, Alabama in 1929 and spent her childhood there. She recalled growing up in Glenwood fondly, describing it as a self-sufficient village where everyone looked out for each other. She liked to reminisce about her family and friends in Glenwood and frequently said, “It was the best place in the world to grow up.” She maintained her cherished friends from Glenwood and Luverne all her life. 

Virginia graduated from Troy State Teachers College (now Troy University) in 1950. She was a lifetime member of Troy University Alumni Association and was Founder of its New York Chapter. She chaired for decades the World War II Reunion Committee of Troy University. 

Virginia was a High School English teacher in Georgia and New Jersey. In Summit, NJ she served as President of the PTA, and was a member and officer of the Junior League of Summit. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.

Virginia enjoyed antiques and became an avid collector, beautifully displaying them in her homes in Summit, New Jersey and Troy, Alabama. Virginia loved to entertain and to spend time with friends and family. Being with the people she loved brought her great joy. She will be dearly missed by all.

A memorial service will be held at Green Hills Funeral Home, Troy Alabama, on Tuesday September 3 at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning at 1:00. A reception with refreshments will follow the service.

The staff of Green Hills is honored to serve the Bush family.