NEWTON – Barbara Jeanette Whitener, 86 passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at her home.
Born on March 11, 1935 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Ervin Hefner and Tressie Sigmon Hefner. She was a graduate of Oxford High School in Claremont and Clevenger’s Business School in Hickory where she received her Associates Degree in Business. Barbara worked at several local businesses and retired after working 17 years at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Her greatest joy was that of being a mother and homemaker and later in life a grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, William R. Whitener; brothers, Melvin and Carl Hefner; sisters, Aileen Jones and Geneva Lineberger.
Survivors include her daughters, Kim Whitener of Newton, Terra Butler and husband Brett of Newton; son, Brent Whitener and wife Tracy of Troutman; grandchildren, Alex and Morgan Butler, Sara Whitener, and numerous other family members.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 2 PM at Catawba Memorial Park with Pastor Josh Sherfey officiating. Burial will follow.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM at Catawba Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Radio Fund, PO Box 926, Newton NC 28658.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Whitener Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
