Nancy Prewitt Whittaker, age 76, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. She was born September 9, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nancy was the Salutatorian of the 1964 Class of Aiken High School in Cincinnati. Family-Oriented best describes Nancy—a devoted wife of 55 years, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, loving sibling, and a steady, peaceful calm to all who knew her. She graduated the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. She studied at the University of Salamanca in Spain. Nancy retired from the Douglas County School System in 2008 leaving a lasting impact on the students and her former co-workers. She was the first Spanish teacher when Alexander High School opened and was instrumental in building the first Foreign Language Program at Alexander. She helped to build the “Cougar Spirit.”
In 1967, Nancy went on a blind date with Mark Whittaker and met the love of her life. They were married on October 4, 1968. Their love story is one for the ages. Many words describe Nancy, but she was known for her consistent walk in her Christian Faith, her kindness and loyalty, and her peaceful strength that she offered up to those in her presence. She had a wry sense of humor, but most of all, she shared her love to everyone she knew.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Howard and Blanche Prewitt; brother, Bruce Prewitt; and sisters, Jewell Martin and Jan King.
Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 55 years, Mark Whittaker; daughters, Jane Upton (Bill), Meg Hart (Steve) and Katie Mercier (Dave); six grandchildren, Emily Upton Justice (Wil), Molly Upton, David Hart, Lily Hart, Hunter Mercier, and Ellie Routh; her great-granddaughter, Alison Jane “AJ” Justice; a brother, Terry Prewitt; sister, Joyce Klump (Lee); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and a host of friends. Nancy was loved by all who knew her and will be missed.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Rosehaven Chapel with Brother Wil Justice officiating.
For those unable to attend the service in person, you may view the Livestream from the online obituary page at www.whitleygarner.com
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Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services of Nancy Whittaker.
