Obituary: Victoria Antionette Curley

Victoria Antionette Curley (November 24, 1944 - October 13, 2021)

Victoria Antionette Curley, 76, of Bartlett, TN (formerly of Manchester, MI) passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Ave Maria Nursing Home in Bartlett, Tennessee. Vickie’s family and friends will gather Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 4 pm – 7 pm with rosary service to begin at 7 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes - Manchester Chapel (207 E. Duncan St., Manchester, MI). Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11 am at St. Mary Catholic Church (210 W. Main St., Manchester, MI), Fr. Bosco Padammatumal will serve as celebrant.

Vickie was born on November 24, 1944, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Duffield and Eleanor (Iwanicki) Ball. Vickie married the love of her life, James Curley, on September 4, 1965, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester, MI; he precedes her in death. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who was also dedicated to her church, active in many church events while a parishioner of St. Mary’s in Manchester or her more current church, St. Williams Church in Millington, TN. She worked many years at Double A Products in Manchester, MI and Curley Machined Products Inc., of Tecumseh, MI. Vickie was a true confectionary who made wonderful cakes and candies. She won numerous awards for her seamstress skills as well; especially sewing doll clothing. Most of all, Victoria loved her family; she will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

Vickie is survived by her children, Robert Curley of Onsted, MI; John (Becky) Curley of Millington, TN; Kathleen Curley of Lansing, MI and Kristin Sensley of North Port FL; siblings, John (Bethel) Ball, and sister-in-law Eileen Ball; and 12 grandchildren: Robert, Jr., Kaitlyn, Hope, Dawn, Skylar, Autumn, Brennan, Gabrielle, Genna, Grace, Gessica and  A.J. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; brother, Leon Ball; son-in-law Darren Sensley; and a daughter-in-law, Colleen Curley.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester, MI. Please leave a message of comfort for Vickie’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.