Charlotte Lea Whatley, 83, of Splendora went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 while at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on October 26, 1937 in Houston, to Alma Francis Grimes and Allsey Marvin Grimes. Charlotte was a life long resident of Texas. Houston was always her home, but she moved to Splendora, Texas 17 years ago to be surrounded by her children.
Charlotte was a housewife to Dutch Whatley for 39 years, before his passing in 1999. She was a loving mother and NaNa. She loved fishing at Sargent, mowing her yard, taking care of her flowers, feeding her geese and chickens, canning, cooking, cruising, and her Astros. What she loved most was her family.
Survivors include son, Willie Bridwell and his wife Frances, daughter, Robin Thacker and her husband Mike and Daughter Ramona Taylor, all who live in Splendora. 1 brother Gary Grimes and wife Debbie and ex-son-in-law, Dennis Wood.
12 grandchildren: Gary Taylor, Brandy Whisenant and husband James, Matt Taylor and wife Melissa, Wesley Wood, Amanda Hernandez and husband Jerry, Allen Windham II and wife Chelsea, Michelle King and husband Josh, Holly, Stepaine and Melanie Wood along with Michael Thacker Jr and wife Patty and Randi Thacker and husband Daniel.
24 great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Derek, Dylan, Abby, Zane, Charlotte, Cheyenne, Breanna, Gryphon, Perry, Danielle, Mia, Sebastian, Haliey, Allen Junior (AJ), Troy, Travis, Johnathan, Steven, Tabatha, Nathan, Brennen, Georgia and Danny.
2 nieces, Lana and Dana and 1 nephew, Jon Brandon (J.B.). 1 great-great-grandchild, Autumn Rose
Host of relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Gus (Dutch) Whatley and parents Allsey and Alma Grimes.
Family and friends will gather for funeral services on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Whatley family.
PALLBEARERS
Gary Taylor
James Whisenant
Matt Taylor
Allen Windham II
Wesley Wood
Gerardo Hernandez
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