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Anita Currin Woodlief, age 60, died peacefully surrounded by friends and family on October 5,  2011 at Hospice of Wake County after a courageous battle with cancer.. Anita, a lifelong resident of Oxford,  N.C., loved the beach and being with friends and family.  She was a person of strong faith and conviction who brought a smile to everyone’s face. She will be remembered for her time on the air waves on WCBQ and WHNC in Oxford.  Her battle was an arduous one, but she never complained and was an inspiration to those around her.  She was preceeded in death by her parents Vernon W. Currin and Faye Currin Currin and sister Linda Currin McCullough.  She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Al of Oxford; her son Adam and wife Kathlene of Raleigh;her son Aaron and wife Ashley of Oxford; three grandchildren, Mary Cromley and Sarah Katherine of Raleigh and Alivia of Oxford; and her brother William (Bill) Currin and fiancee Vickie Englebright of Durham, N.C.  The family wishes to thank Anita’s dear friend Carrie Francis Younger of Virginia and Evelyn Reeves of Raleigh.  Special thanks to the staff at Hospice of Wake County and Cary Wake Med for making her last days peaceful.  In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made to Hospice of Wake County. A memorial service will be held at 2 P.M. Monday, October 10th, at Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford, NC. Visitation will immediately follow.

July 17, 2014
July 17, 2014
Still hurts that you & my mom aren't here anymore. Wanda & I did make it to Oxford this past February and Alvin took us back to all the places I had forgotten or didn't remember, and then bought us lunch. I am so thankful for him taking his time to do that for me
I love you and will see you one day again
July 17, 2013
July 17, 2013
So many fond memories. I will always remember the smile on your face no matter what the circumstances. You and my mother passed away way to early. But I know one day I will see all of my family again. I love you
October 13, 2011
October 13, 2011
Am sorry for your wife passing..we went to Crofts together good friends with Ricky...be strong...she would most wanted you to...be real strong
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
Mayor Tom Lane, Butner Town Council, Mgr Tommy Marrow, Atty Jim Wrenn and Town Staff wish to express our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
Condolences from the Brindell Wilkins,Sr. family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Anita was a wonderful woman and a God send. I will be praying for you and your family during your time of bereavement.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
I know I speak for many in the Class of '69 when I say that it was a privilege and joy to have Anita as a classmate and friend for many of her 60 years. Her unrelenting optimism and courage were an inspiration to us all. Her's is a life very well lived.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
I will never forget all the wonderful times we all had on Baker Street growing up. I can see us now rolling skating and riding bikes around that sharp curve in the sidewalk at Eakes Funeral Home. It is a wonder we did not break our necks on that curve. You are in my prayers
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
No one better embodied the song "This Little Light of Mine". Thru both good and really hard times, Anita showered those around her with warmth, love, & her spunky humor. Anita, for the way you loved and inspired, you will be sorely missed but so fondly remembered.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
Aaron...my heart sunk when Krista told me the news of your mother's passing. I am very sorry for your loss and we have been praying for you and your family and will continue to do so. You know where we are if you need anything.
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Aaron...My sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family. I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and know she will be truly missed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
anita you will be much missed by all. god bless you and thank you for the many great memories. i will miss your smile and laugh.rest in peace my friend
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Aunt Anita I will miss you, i will never forget your visits to whiteville when i was young, my wife & I staying with you the weekend i signed up for the Air Force, the way you and your family took care of us when my dad passed away, and so many more, and your dog pooh!
October 7, 2011
October 7, 2011
Always a smile on her face and love in her heart. My sympathy to her family on her passing but you were fortunate to have her in your life.
October 7, 2011
October 7, 2011
Aaron.....You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please feel free to call if you need someone to talk to or if I can do anything for you. So sorry for your loss! Take care brother!

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July 17, 2014
July 17, 2014
Still hurts that you & my mom aren't here anymore. Wanda & I did make it to Oxford this past February and Alvin took us back to all the places I had forgotten or didn't remember, and then bought us lunch. I am so thankful for him taking his time to do that for me
I love you and will see you one day again
July 17, 2013
July 17, 2013
So many fond memories. I will always remember the smile on your face no matter what the circumstances. You and my mother passed away way to early. But I know one day I will see all of my family again. I love you
October 13, 2011
October 13, 2011
Am sorry for your wife passing..we went to Crofts together good friends with Ricky...be strong...she would most wanted you to...be real strong
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October 18, 2011

 

We had been friends with Anita for about 30 years, and Gayle had been friends since early childhood. I found her to be a refreshing voice. She and I found common ground on most subjects that we discussed. She had the fortitude of a giant, and seldom backed down. She and Alvin were a perfect match, and she was an asset in the business that they enjoyed and loved. She will be missed by me and Gayle. Her image and thoughts will always be in our minds and hearts.     Hillman and Gayle CurrinOctober 18, 2011

Remembering

October 12, 2011

There are so many memories I have of Anita that will stay with me for my lifetime.  I posted this on my facebook page a few days ago and will share it on this memorial site honoring her memory:

In the fall of 2010, we had the pleasure of spending a weekend in the beautiful Virginia mountains with Anita and Al. In addition to the beautiful scenery and the many laughs we shared over the weekend, there were two extra special things we did. We ate at the Peaks of Otter and visited the campus of Virginia Tech. The memorial to the students and faculty that lost their lives that day in April... 2007, especially touched Anita's heart. The compassion she felt for them and their loved ones was phenomenal. I saved the brochure "We Remember" because it really hits the nail on the head about how we feel about those we love who leave us.

We Remember Them

In the rising of the sun and its going down,
We Remember Them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
We Remember Them.
In the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring,
We Remember Them.
In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
We Remember Them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
We Remember Them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
We Remember Them.
When we are lost and sick of heart,
We Remember Them.
When we have joys and special celebrations we yearn to share,
We Remember Them.
So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are part of us,
As We Remember Them.
---from Gates of Prayer

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