Anita Joy Anderson Currin was born on October 7, 1932 in Wewoka, OK to Dovie and W.P. Anderson. She graduated from Wewoka High School and from the University of Oklahoma, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. While at OU, she met the love of her life, James “Doc” Currin. At the time of his death in 2017, they had been married for 64 years. Anita is survived by four children, Jeff, Sarah, John and Rachel, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was regarded by her extended family as the matriarch of the Andersons.
She died on July 1, 2018 in Stamford, CT. Anita was a glorious woman who lit up any room she entered. She had a zest for life, a love for her family and a dedication to teaching piano to generations of young people. She taught private lessons at home as well as New Canaan Country School. This gift of music will be a large part of her legacy and the indelible mark she left on her world.
Services will be Friday, July 6 at 10 AM at Bethany Assembly of God at 2 Scofieldtown Road with burial at Fairfield Memorial Park, where she will again be by the side of her beloved Jim.
Charitable donations may be made to Special Music School of the Kaufman Center, or the charity of your choice. You may leave condolence messages at leopgallagherstamford.com or in care of Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Stamford CT, 203-327-1313.
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