Cyclists, sad to report that the Cookie Lady of Afton mountain has passed away. June Curry, RIP
After more than three decades welcoming bikers into her Afton home for showers, rest, and lots of cookies, "Cookie Lady" June Curry died June 16 at the age of 91, according to Nelson County Life magazine.
"She was a classy lady," says Anson Parker, who pedaled through Afton several times and was surprised and delighted by Curry's generosity.
Although Curry was listed in various biking guidebooks and had been dubbed a "Trail Angel" by the Adventure Cycling Association, Parker had never heard of her as he climbed the steep mountain road toward the tiny town of Afton in 2006 and noticed signs suggesting bikers stop in for water, rest, and cookies. He heeded the suggestions, and arrived at the brick house where thousands of bikers had stopped previously.
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