Nita Faye Crawford Curl, 73, passed away peacefully at UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, after a 4-month battle with complications from open heart surgery, on November 24, 2023, surrounded by family. Born on January 14, 1950, in Seymour, Texas. She was the oldest of 3 children born to Tom and Lenora Faye Crawford (Golemon).

Nita was raised in Seymour, Amarillo, and Brawley graduating from Brawley High School in 1968. After graduation, she managed the Dairy Queen in Brawley until she met Charles E. Curl. After meeting in September, they married on November 22, 1969, in Amarillo.

Returning to Brawley, they remained there until December 1974 when Charles enlisted in the Army and Nita moved to Blythe to be near family. Charles and Nita relocated to Colorado, while he was in the Armed Services.

Their son, Stuart Edward was born in Blythe on June 7, 1975. Daughter TiaLisa Lynn joined the family on November 29, 1977, in Colorado. After Charles' discharge, the family returned to Blythe.

Nita was a hard worker. She managed several convenience stores before child care at Margaret White Elementary School and Zion Lutheran School's before and after school programs. In later years, she became a staple at Arts and Craft shows selling her amazing woodworking projects.

Nita was a loving wife, mother, sister and Aunt. She is preceded in death by her husband, mother and father. She leaves behind to cherish her memory son Stuart, daughter Tia along with brothers Bill and Tommy, sisters-in-law Janice and Dana. Her nieces, Shaunna and Kimber, nephews Cody, Dustin, Chris and Brian. Stepfather Carl Golemon also survives her. Nine great nieces and nephews survive.

Nita will be missed greatly by all of those she knew and helped with rides and advice. Her memory and life will be remembered with love and laughter.

Services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7th at Frye Chapel with visitation beginning at 9am an funeral service starting at 10am.  Committal services and burial will follow immediately after at Palo Verde Cemetery.