Anna M. Curbeam

ANNA MAE CURBEAM was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 6, 1921 the daughter of Annie Spicer and Walter Opher. She was affectionately called Mae Mae by loved ones, a name given to her by one of her grandchildren. Anna was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools. She was a fun loving person and fun to be with. Anna married William Proctor on December 24, 1937. From this union was born one son, William E. Proctor. She was a devoted mother and did everything she could for her beloved son. He remembers her as “fiercely loyal” and she would always be there for you. Anna later married Ulysses Curbeam, there were no children from this union. Her out-going personality served her well in her early work life, as a server and in the beauty salon. She later joined the workforce at Westinghouse where she worked in electronics. During her employment years she made many life-long friends. She was blessed to enjoy a long retirement from Westinghouse, beginning in 1983. Her work life did not end with her formal retirement. For many years, she worked part-time in service to her local community. Anna assisted many family members, friends and neighbors with a variety of errands and chores. She worked well into her eighties assisting others with rides to the store and doctor appointments. If she could help anyone, she did. Also, throughout her life she shared her home with family and friends, as roommates in need of lodging. Dancing, traveling and cooking were some other activities she enjoyed during her well-lived life. Anna was a long time member of First Apostolic Baptist Church in Baltimore. She attended services regularly until moving from her home to live with her son and daughter-in-law, several years ago. She was full of life until the consequences of a devastating stroke which left her bedridden shortly before her 97th birthday. All who loved Mae Mae are thankful and filled with gratitude towards Bernice for the tireless care-giving and attention she provided our mother, grandmother, sister and friend during her time of need. Anna leaves to mourn her son and daughter-in-law, William Edward and Bernice Proctor; She is also survived by sister, Juanita Garrison, who will remember her as “well loved by all who knew her”. She also is survived by one brother-in-law, Willie Flemming, a life-long friend. Mae Mae had nine biological and adopted grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie Spicer and Walter Opher; and four siblings, Raymond, Walter, Helen and Rosie.

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Anna M. Curbeam

November 6, 1921 - November 30, 2018