Dortha Louise Whitaker
July 7, 1940 ~ March 31, 2011
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Dortha L. Whitaker
Fletcher ~ Dortha Louise Whitaker, 70, of Fletcher, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Universal Healthcare Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Hector and Blanche Haley Raines. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry M. Gasperson, one son, Carroll Marshall Gasperson, one brother, H.A. Raines Jr. and two half-brothers, Carroll and Harry Pressley.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Whitaker; one son, J. Marshall Gasperson, II and his wife, Judith Haas, of Deep Gap, NC; one daughter, Pamela Gasperson of Troy, NC; two half-sisters, Lita Grey Johnson of Clyde and Oberia Haley of Canton; one granddaughter, Emily Ray Haas as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM, on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Fletcher First Baptist Church.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Fletcher First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 1658, Fletcher, NC 28732.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Words cannot express how I feel right now as I have lost a very special friend that I have known for many years. When I think of Dot I think of the good times we had as children and I think of the good times that we will have when we are reunited someday.She was a special person which I will never forget. My deepest sympathy to the family. Anne Mathews
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We have empathy for you as we have all to real an understanding of the pain that you are all experiencing right now. Lean on your friends and family today and during the challenging days that lie ahead.
We love you all,
Tommy, Tracey, Jayma and Jaynae
I am so sorry for your loss. Having lost my mother, I feel your pain but I also know there is joy in knowing she is with the Lord and not sick any more. My prayers are with you all. If there is anything I can do for you here please let me know.
Sharon P. Greer
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Know that if you need anything I am here for you. May GOD give you the peace that passes all understanding.
Love you,
Traci
Dot was more like a big sister than an aunt, when I was growing up – in the 50’s! I have wonderful memories of those long-ago times. Later on, I always ate her green beans & potatoes at the family get-togethers-they were the best. I remember the fun we had telling jokes and laughing while she fixed my hair in her beauty shop. Now, it’s hard to believe she’s gone. I’m glad she’s not suffering anymore, but she will be missed so very much by her family.
So sorry for your loss.
Love and Prayers.
Bud and Julia
I am so sorry for your loss. I was blessed to have known Dot, even though it was for a few months. I am a nurse working 11-7 at Universal Healthcare. We had many talks late at night when she would be awake. I found that she was a strong, amazing woman…wish I had known her longer. She cared so much for her family and friends. I will miss seeing her smile every night. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Ray and family,
So very sorry to hear that you’ll have lost a precious wife, mother, and grandmother. I’m thankful that I knew her and Ray and will remember her kindness and hospitality. My thoughts and prayers are with you’ll at this time of loss. It is a blessing to know though that this is not the end she has just moved countries, and we will join her one day for a blessed reunion and we will be together in Heaven for eternity. May our Lord’s grace and mercy give you’ll the strength you need at this time and in the day’s ahead. God bless each of you.
Many of us here in Hendersonville did not see it in the paper before the visitation or we would of come. Please forgive us.
Praying for the Family, and asking The Lord’s Peace upon you all. I was wondering if this is the Whitaker family that was our neighbor, on Marlowe Drive in Asheville, NC. It would have been in 1966-1972. Wonderful neighbors, nice to have near by!! My Dad, Scott spoke well of all of this family.
Praying for the Family, and asking The Lord’s Peace upon you all. I was wondering if this is the Whitaker family that was our neighbor, on Marlowe Drive in Asheville, NC. It would have been in 1966-1972. Wonderful neighbors, nice to have near by!! My Dad, Scott spoke well of all of this family.