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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Mrs. Anita Candler and to extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her passing, Thursday, August 29, 2019.
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WHEREAS, the members of Columbus City Council extend this resolution of expression in honor of the life and service of Mrs. Anita Candler who peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Anita was born to Breda and Howard Stallworth in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 8, 1955 - her early years were spent in her birthplace of Cincinnati, Ohio - she was nurtured and loved by her devoted parents, and spent numerous summers with her extended family in Brewton, Alabama; after graduating from Marian High School, she matriculated to Kentucky State University, where she studied Psychology and Education; she also met the love of her life there, prior to transferring to Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York where she completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree; and
WHEREAS, Anita returned to Cincinnati to begin her career as an educator, working in the Cincinnati Public School System where she was recognized and awarded for her skills, proficiency, adoration and respect from her students - Anita later attained a Masters of Education from Xavier University while working and serving as a contributing writer for the Cincinnati Call and Post - she also served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati; and
WHEREAS, Anita and Eric Michael Candler, M.D. were married in 1981 in Cincinnati, Ohio - a thriving marriage full of adventure - their union led Anita to work with the Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA public school systems - she also endured one of her toughest assignments in Portsmouth, VA, as a young mother and Navy Officer's wife teaching at Norfolk State University and within the Norfolk Public School system as well as being a devote mother; and
WHEREAS, Anita enjoyed traveling with friends, dancing, Christian fellowship, nurturing s...
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