Curtis better known as C.V. was born September 28,1927,in Mooringsport, La. to the late John Thomas and Lichie V.Hardy Drayden. She was educated from the Longview Negro High.
In 1953 Curtis signed on as secretary/receptionist for Nathaniel Bigham a newly established mortuary. It was then the beginning of a tenure that would last for 60 years, a quick learner. Rapidly learned the business and assumed management responsibilities. Upon Bigham's death she became Co Owner of Bigham Mortuary, she trained and mentored a number of individuals who currently are active in the mortuary business here in East Texas. In addition to her funeral home, she was an active participate in local civil rights activities.
She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho St.Luke lodge 361,a licensed notary, insurance agent and a confidant to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, one grandson, two nephews and her devoted husband of 58 years.
In 1953 Curtis signed on as secretary/receptionist for Nathaniel Bigham a newly established mortuary. It was then the beginning of a tenure that would last for 60 years, a quick learner. Rapidly learned the business and assumed management responsibilities. Upon Bigham's death she became Co Owner of Bigham Mortuary, she trained and mentored a number of individuals who currently are active in the mortuary business here in East Texas. In addition to her funeral home, she was an active participate in local civil rights activities.
She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho St.Luke lodge 361,a licensed notary, insurance agent and a confidant to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, one grandson, two nephews and her devoted husband of 58 years.
Curtis better known as C.V. was born September 28,1927,in Mooringsport, La. to the late John Thomas and Lichie V.Hardy Drayden. She was educated from the Longview Negro High.
In 1953 Curtis signed on as secretary/receptionist for Nathaniel Bigham a newly established mortuary. It was then the beginning of a tenure that would last for 60 years, a quick learner. Rapidly learned the business and assumed management responsibilities. Upon Bigham's death she became Co Owner of Bigham Mortuary, she trained and mentored a number of individuals who currently are active in the mortuary business here in East Texas. In addition to her funeral home, she was an active participate in local civil rights activities.
She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho St.Luke lodge 361,a licensed notary, insurance agent and a confidant to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, one grandson, two nephews and her devoted husband of 58 years.
In 1953 Curtis signed on as secretary/receptionist for Nathaniel Bigham a newly established mortuary. It was then the beginning of a tenure that would last for 60 years, a quick learner. Rapidly learned the business and assumed management responsibilities. Upon Bigham's death she became Co Owner of Bigham Mortuary, she trained and mentored a number of individuals who currently are active in the mortuary business here in East Texas. In addition to her funeral home, she was an active participate in local civil rights activities.
She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho St.Luke lodge 361,a licensed notary, insurance agent and a confidant to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, one grandson, two nephews and her devoted husband of 58 years.
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