Anita Louise White Moody, a piano teacher and long-time resident of Hampton, was called to Heaven Saturday May 27, 2023.

Anita was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sara White; her husband Richard Moody; her brother David White; and son Robert Moody. Anita is survived by her son and his wife, Alan and Cami Moody and their children Jacob, Palin, and Steven and his wife Morgan; and great granddaughter Charlotte Marie. She is also survived by her sister Ilene Simmons and companion Bill Parker.

Anita was born September 23, 1943 in Elon, North Carolina. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Piano Performance giving numerous recitals. In her sophomore year at college, Anita met Richard Moody and fell in love, they were joined in marriage on September 4, 1965. On September 23, 1968 and May 23, 1972 respectively, she welcomed two beautiful sons who were the most important part of her life.

Anita touched the lives of many children in her 51 years as a piano teacher. She held many offices as a Charter Member of the Peninsula Music Teachers Association. Anita was an accomplished pianist and prodigy as a child. She played 3 solo recitals at college and won numerous awards and contests, including State in North Carolina. Anita was an active mother in Boy Scouts, baseball and the PTA at her children's schools. Anita loved the Lord and was an avid member of Parkview Baptist Church for 57 years, where she was a long-time member of the choir, played piano and helped with Bible School. Anita spent her last years enjoying life and traveling with her friends at The Chesapeake. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Parkview Baptist Church in Newport News, with Pastor Rusty Beck officiating. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family asks a donation be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.