Anita Cheek Curtis-Piper, 85, of Granbury, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Ridgecrest Retirement Center in Waco.
Viewing: 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, at George’s Creek Cemetery near Nemo, Texas
Anita was born in Kopperl, Texas on November 21, 1934 to James Arlie Cheek and Sarah Ellen “Essie” Hewlett Cheek. She was active in The Sons of Herman Lodge; The VFW and she was an avid bowler. Anita and her sister, Eleanor, traveled all over the United States competing in Women’s National Bowling Tournaments.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Eleanor Hubbard; and her husbands, Robert “Bob” Curtis and James “Jim” Piper.
Anita is survived by her niece, Cindy Wylie and husband, Scott of Hermitage, Tennessee; nephews, Jim Hanna and wife, Nancy, Jeff Hanna and wife, Pat and Richard Hanna and wife, Cara all of China Spring. She is also survived by eight great-nephews and nieces; 16 great-great-nephews and nieces; and one great-great-great nephew.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to your favorite charity in Anita’s memory.
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Boots was such a fun lady. My heart goes out to all of you
Aunt BOOTS was the last of the MOHICCANS of the FORTH WORTH BOWLERS… LOVE YA… tell my grandma love her and miss her
Forever in my Heart! We will miss you, but happy you are now reunited with Uncle Bobby, Eleanor & the rest of the gang! Love ya Aunt Boots! 💖💖💖
My deepest condolences to the family of my long-lost cousin. I am sad that we lived far apart and I lost contact with her.
She was a special aunt to everyone, love her with all my heart.
Boots will be missed by so many people. She touch so many hearts. Know you are in a better place but with all the people who loved you as much as we all have. Tell my momma high and that I miss her and love her.
Aunt Boots brought great joy into my Uncle Bob’s life. She was so positive and always had something funny to say followed with a hearty laugh. You always felt happy when you were around her. Rest in peace Aunt Boots.