Jeanette (Wimbish) Whitfield

Jeanette (Wimbish) Whitfield, age 83, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born . August 20, 1939 to the late William J. and Virginia M. (Schad) Wimbish. Jeanette was a native of New Albany and registered nurse, graduating from the old St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing which she attended on a full scholarship. She received her BSN from Bellarmine University and also was certified in occupational health. Her work history included emergency nursing and later in the field of occupational health. The highlight of her career was being named Kentucky Occupational Health Nurse of the Year in 1994. Jeanette was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany. She loved books and was an avid reader, especially political history. She was involved in a book club, several knitting groups, The Red Hat Society (Hoosier Hunnies Division), The Merry Melodies singing group, and a member of the Vintage Fire Museum. She enjoyed travel and continued this following her husband's death.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her loving husband Grady, her parents, step-father, sister, niece, and several extended family members.

Survivors include her brother, Richard Wimbish; nieces, Shelly McGaren and Stephanie Wimbish; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Jeanette will be held Monday, August 14, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana 47150, followed by a funeral service at 8:00 PM.

Jeanette will be laid to rest in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana 47150.

Expressions of sympathy may go to the Voiture 40&8 New Albany Chapter, designated for the Nursing Scholarship Fund or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraftfs.com for the Whitfield family.