Ellen V. “Vikki” Curtis, 68, a life-long resident of Moore County, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, Feb. 26th.

Born Aug. 28, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Jeanette Williams Ritter.  Vikki was an animal lover and raised and trained horses.  Together with her husband William “Billy” Masters Curtis, Jr., their love of animals paid off as they became very successful thoroughbred horse trainers for Belmont Stakes, Dogwood Stables and Monmouth Park. Vikki later retired back to Moore County where she worked as a veterinary technician for over 30 years. She had been member of the Moore County Hounds and also worked as a Veterinary Technician at Longleaf Animal Hospital.  Vikki taught all of Moore County how to ride as she was taught by her aunt Verdie Caddell. 

Vikki is survived by her husband of 48 years, William “Billy” Curtis, Jr.  She was the mother of Merrin Curtis Lowe and grandmother of Elizabeth Lowe.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 382 Camp Easter Rd., Lakeview, on Saturday, March 12th at 3:00 p.m.  The family will receive friends at the church, prior to the service from 2:00 – 3:00.

Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com

Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.

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