Mrs. Whitley was born in Landis, NC. She was a member of Thalia Lynn Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-eight years, Johnny D. Whitley, a son, Johnny Whitley and wife, Patricia; a daughter, Patty Edney and husband, Jerry; four grandchildren, Brittany, Ashley, Blair and Robbie; two brothers, Ralph and Lester Thompson and a sister, Lucy Efrid.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 26, 2011, 6 to 8 p.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home where a celebration of Mrs. Whitley’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
The family would like to acknowledge the loving care provided by Pacifica Health Care and Odyssey Hospice.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.