Chun "Tina" Anderson, 74, of New York, NY passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2023 after suffering a heart attack. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. 

Tina was born in 1949 in Seoul Korea. Much about her immediate family and early life history is unknown. While serving in the United States Army and stationed in Seoul Korea, Ronald Wayne Anderson of Harlem, NY and Chun Hwa Pak began a relationship there that led to marriage on May 13th, 1968.  From this union was born their only son (Honcho) Wayne Anderson. In 1970 after Ronald was honorably discharged from the Army. While in search of necessary medical care for Wayne, the family relocated to the US to New York City and in September 1971 their second child (Charlie) Crystal Renee Anderson was born. For some unknown reason, Ronald had an affinity for names of endearment.

Tina and Ronald were able to secure an apartment at the South Bridge Towers at 333 Pearl St, located in downtown Manhattan on the outskirts of the Wall Street financial district. Tina and Wayne still lived together as she cared for Wayne until her passing. While residing at South Bridge Towers, Tina and Ronald quickly became well known in the surrounding neighborhood for their exciting parties and social gatherings. Tina in particular was very popular with those living and working everywhere from the South Street Sea Port to  Fulton St to China Town and everywhere in between. Tina knew everyone and everyone knew Tina! 

From the security guards in her building to the residents, food stores, convenience stores, banks, bus drivers, eateries, offices and flower shops in the area, she was lovingly regarded as the undisputed Mayor of the Neighborhood! People loved Tina and her family tremendously.  Without a formal education, without dependable employment,  and even through challenges with reading and writing, her resilience and tenacity to survive allowed her to provide for herself and her family for decades. 

Tina worked in a domestic capacity and as a care taker of the elderly in her building and neighborhood. Her neighbors absolutely loved her and looked out for her wherever and whenever they could. She will be sorely missed. Her humor, loving spirit and true loyalty made her one of the most genuine, authentic and sincere friends you could find. Her commitment to her friends and family was unquestionable and her love for people shown through her giving and acts of kindness are, and forever will be simply unforgettable.  For the record, her crochet skills were unmatched and her Kimchi with rice was spectacular. Her laugh was infectious and her story telling was riveting. She was a fixture in the neighborhood as she resided at 333 Pearl Street in apt 5L for 52 years.

Chun "Tina" Anderson was a remarkable mother, grandmother great grandmother and friend, she will be missed by all who knew, laughed, cried and rejoiced with her. She leaves to survive her memory, her beloved (son) Wayne Lee Anderson, (daughter) Crystal Renee Woods, (son in law)Jason Woods Sr. (granddaughter) Keana Joy Tarver, (grandsons) Jason Woods Jr. and Justus Woods and (great grandson) Khyrie Jamel Jennings.

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