Betty Jean Whitaker
April 3, 1938 ~ August 24, 2015
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Betty Jean Early Whitaker, 77, of Fairview, died Monday, August 24, 2015 at the Brian Center in Weaverville.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Sally Whitted Early. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Benjamin Whitaker, Sr.
Mrs. Whitaker is survived by her daughter, Betty Marie Hensley; son, Wayne Benjamin Whitaker, Jr.; grandchildren, Rebecca Lynn Barber, Michael Jason Ford, and Dustin Hugg; and brother Frank Early and wife Phyllis.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Fairview-Sharon Cemetery, with the Rev. Craig Allen officiating.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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To the family of Betty Jean Whitaker, my sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. I have been a friend of Jason’s for the last 4 years since he has been stationed here at Ft. Riley and 2 years ago at the 1st Infantry Band Christmas concert he sang White Christmas dedicated to his grandmother saying it was one of her very favorite songs. He spoke so fondly of her. So very sorry for your loss.
Marie and Benny,
I am so sorry to hear Aunt Betty passed,we had a lot of good time’s with the
family.She will be missed.My prayer;s are with you.
Love Corean
Marie ,so sorry for your loss you and the family are in my thought and prayers. We are here if you need anything Love you
Marie and family, so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do, just say the word. It’s been a long journey for you all and your mother is free now and will always be with you, recognizing you and speaking to you in special ways.
We are thinking about you. We Love You
Gordon,Betty, Heather,Bo,Triston & Chace
I’m so sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. Betty was so kind to me when I first came to Fairview in 1976. And, Betty was always kind and generous to my dad, Jim Earley.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Betty and I worked together at C. P. Clare back in the mid 60s when I was in college. She was a lot of fun to be around. I also knew her from the grocery store days beside the Fairview Fire Department. I am very saddened to hear of her passing. Her roots ran deep in Fairview, just like mine. To Betty’s family, my deepest sympathy.