Annita Chloe? Wooten-Comer, daughter of the late
Cleophas W. and Anna M. Wooten, was born on
November 15, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Annita?s professional education began in Boston
where she did her undergraduate at the University of
Massachusetts Fine Arts in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Annita then went to Ohio and attended Ohio State
University in Columbus, Ohio, where she completed
her graduate and received her Masters in Art Education.
Annita eventually made residence in Bond Hill where
she became very active with the Coalition of Neighborhoods
Incorporated, and received a commendation for
her support and contribution to its success.
Over the years, Annita continued to be commended
for her involvement with many organizations and
received several certificates. She participated with Positive
Beginnings Teen Services and she was dedicated to
the United Way and Community Chest Planning
Board. Annita is a lifetime member of the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People,
from where she received a plaque. Annita was very
active with Wesley Child Care and she has a Golden
Life Member of the Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter, Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority.
Upon her choosing to be an Art Teacher, Annita was
fulfilling her destiny, passion and desire to teach. She
became a member of the Cincinnati Teachers Association
and its parent organization. She taught for many
years with the Cincinnati Public School System, which
she thoroughly enjoyed and loved to interact with her
students. Annita retired from teaching at Walnut Hills
High School.
Annita was a long time member of Calvary United
Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School and
Vacation Bible School, helped with the Food Pantry
and the Share Food Program. Annita studied to become
a Certified Lay Speaker and spoke several times on behalf of Calvary and took charge of the District Lay
Speaking Ministry as well as organized some of the Lay
Classes. Annita was a member of the Black Methodist
for Church Renewal (BMCR) at the local and conference
level. She participated in Women?s Day Programs.
Annita had a passion for everything concerning church,
the youth, Community Outreach and beyond. Most of
all, she loved the Lord and was passionate about God?s
teachings.
Not only was she a gifted Art Teacher, her decorating
skills were awesome, and she could design and
draw just about anything you could image. That is how
blessed she was. Annita was also very active with the
United Methodist Women; she held several offices on
the District and the Conference Levels. She faithfully
attended the West Ohio Cooperative School of Christian
Mission. Whatever Nita decided she would venture
into, she would give it her all and all. She loved to travel
and try different things. She enjoyed life to the fullest.
After many years of service at Calvary, Annita transferred
her membership to New Vision United Methodist
Church where she continued to be active and
served with a passion until she became ill.
Due to her illness, Annita became a patient at Twin
Towers Nursing Facility in College Hill. Nita?s sister
Frellie then became her caregiver. While at Twin
Towers, Annita was treated very well and had very good
care. She continued her art and her talents impressed
them, so Annita never really stopped teaching. On
Saturday, April 7, 2012, Annita came to the end of her
journey. She was at peace. We will miss Annita and we
know that she will continue her teachings on a much
higher level.
Our beloved Annita leaves behind family and many,
many good friends to cherish her memories, especially:
her son, Donald Marc Comer; grandchildren, Wesley
Marc and Matthew Wade; niece, Amber Chloe? who she
loved as her own; siblings, Shirley M. Works, Pauline J.
Robinson, Judie A. Barr, Wendell W. (Vera) Wooten, Frellie R. (Clarence) Easterling and Thom Wooten.
Annita was preceded in death by her brother,
Cleophas R. Wooten and sister, Novella J. Wooten-
Sabin whom we treasure as well.