Edith Goforth Whitaker
September 28, 1917 ~ December 9, 2007
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Edith Goforth Whitaker, 90, of 35 Dode Whitaker Rd., Fairview, died Sunday, December 9, 2007, at the home of her daughter.
A native of Sevierville, TN, Mrs. Whitaker was a daughter of the late Hezakiah and Ida Bradburn Goforth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Rosevelt “Dode” Whitaker; sisters, Marie Wright, and Eva Polvorosa; and brothers, John and Frank Goforth.
Mrs. Whitaker had retired from C.P. Clare. She attended Pleasant Groce Baptist Church.
Mrs. Whitaker is survived by her daughter, Lora Robinson and husband John, of Fairview; sons, Larry Whitaker and wife Judy, and Ted Whitaker and wife Phyllis, all of Fairview; 11 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Revs. Tony Parham and Keith Shelton officiating. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Cane Creek Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends at the funeral home following the funeral service on Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Care Partners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813.
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Dear Larry and Judy,
My prayers and love are with you during this most difficult time.
Diana Smith
We will miss you mamaw. You have always been there for us no matter what. I know its hard for all of us to let go. But you are with the man that you love so very much. And one day we will all be together again. Love and miss you ~ Jerry
I met mamaw only 12 years ago, but grew to love her quickly, as she was just that type of lady. Always welcoming me with a warm smile and a friendly hug. I can still remember her on our 4-wheel ride up in the woods and our ice cream run to Clayton, GA. She will be missed greatly, but will live on in all of our hearts and memories.
To family and friends – My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Blessings and peace. Betty Nelon Rhodes
Judy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Misty Banks Wooten
Dear Larry and Family:
Betty and I offer our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother. I knew her well and I remember her as one of the finest persons I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I am sorry we could not come to the funeral. We get the Asheville Paper through the mail,and it comes late in the day and we found out about the funeral arrangements too late in the day to come or send flowers.
Our prayers will be with you. We would love to see you all again.
Dan and Betty Taylor
PO Box 189
Edneyville, NC