Anita’s travel journey began with her service in the United States Navy, where she embarked on a path that would take her to far-flung corners of the world. Her military career ignited her passion for travel, leading her to live in diverse and captivating places, including Scotland, Japan, and Hawaii before finally settling in Florida.
Anita found solace and joy in kayaking along serene waterways, camping, and exploring the intricacies of different cultures during her travels. Her adventurous spirit was boundless and her travels were awe-inspiring. She ziplined across waterfalls in Costa Rica, swam with seals in the Galapagos Islands, sailed the Amazon River, hiked the glaciers in Iceland, and snorkeled the Continental Divide. Each adventure was a testament to her courage, curiosity, and love for the natural world.
Anita worked at Progressive Insurance for 21 years as a customer service representative agent. In her free time, she enjoyed music festivals, gardening, scrapbooking, crafting, swap meets, and spending time with her family and friends.
Anita is survived by her beloved dog, Phebe; her angel and companion, Donnie Green; her parents Neva Milliron and Ivan Westover; two half-sisters Tina Burns and Tiffany Richmond; and five nephews Brandon, Jonathan (Lanianela), and Kyle Westover and Rylee and Eli Richmond. She was preceded in death by her half-brother, Quincy Westover and step-father, Les Milliron.
A celebration of Anita’s life will be held in her honor at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Howell Cemetery in Amoret, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to Howell Cemetery or American Cancer Society.
Anita Westover’s adventurous spirit and love for life will forever be an inspiration to us all. May she rest in eternal peace.
