David Hope Whiting

David Hope Anderson Whiting was born in Dallas, Texas on August 10, 1922 on Alcalde Street, to Sallie and Winslow Anderson. She was the fifth of eight children. Hope passed away in Austin, Texas on February 22, 2011.

Hope is survived by her husband of 67 years, Billy Whiting, her daughter Cathy Kidd, son-in-law Bill Kidd, son Mark Whiting, and daughter-in-law Penny Whiting. Her grandchildren include Ben Kidd and his spouse Katherine Alonso, Rebecca Kidd Barnes and her spouse Rob Barnes, Anna Whiting, Lauren Whiting, Alex Torres, and great grandson Caleb Alonso Kidd, all residents of Austin, Texas.

Hope’s, surviving siblings are James Anderson of Dallas, Texas and Beth Whatley of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and many nieces and nephews.

Hope took great pride in her home of 50 years in Dallas, Texas. Her residence on Lovers Lane was the center of many family gatherings and loving memories. She was an accomplished artist with many of her needlework, tapestries, paintings and other creations and collections decorating her home. Hope and Billy Whiting attended Wilshire Baptist Church for many years.

Declining health caused Hope and her beloved husband Billy to move to Austin, where they lived with their son Mark and his wife Penny. There Hope was lovingly cared for by family, friends and kind, gentle caregivers until her death.

Service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery 4118 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75228 on Saturday afternoon, 26th of February. Viewing will be 1pm to 3pm followed by graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:

Tabernacle Baptist Church

P.O.Box 561783

Dallas, Texas 75356-1783