Agatha L Townsend

Agatha "Gatha" Townsend was born on October 2, 1961, in Randolph County. She peacefully passed away on November 17, 2024. 

Agatha graduated from James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1979, having been educated in the Guilford County Public School System. Early in life, she was introduced to Jesus and always exhibited a sweetly sunny disposition and a beautiful smile that touched all she encountered. Her quiet, cheerful way, unconditional family love, and commitment to the Golden Rule profoundly touched all who knew her. She will be deeply missed as a loving mother, sibling, beloved grandmother, aunt, and friend. 

Though her physical presence will be deeply missed, Agatha's life purpose and legacy will endure through her loved ones and the countless lives she touched. Her family will forever hold close to the cherished memories that eternally bind them. 

She was preceded in death by her sister, Gail Barner, and brother, Avery Curtis.

Agatha is survived by her son, Denton Curtis; daughters Erin Purnell (Jermaine) of Greensboro, and Tyneil Wilson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; mother Chloe Elliott (Ernest) of Greensboro; special aunt Elizabeth Curtis of Pleasant Garden; grandchildren Jamez Currie and Samuel Currie, both of Greensboro; sister Shawneeque Kearse (Greg) of Greensboro; brothers Daryl Curtis (Trina), Haven Elliott, Joseph Elliott of Greensboro, and Daniel Elliott, Lee King, Terry Elliott, Eric Elliott of Fayetteville; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.