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Virginia Whelchel Obituary
Virginia Heath Whelchel, age 100, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away on February 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Draketown, Georgia, to Thomas H. Heath and Myrtie Lee Smith on August 10, 1923. She was a member of Jodeco Methodist Church in Stockbridge, GA 30281, and retired from Atlanta Fulton County Library.
Mrs. Whelchel was preceded in death by her husband, John Tolbert Whelchel, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Mark T. Whelchel, Philip L. Whelchel, and David L. Whelchel; her grandchildren, Mark T. Whelchel, Jr., Timthoy Whelchel and Andrew Whelchel. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Smith, Canton, GA; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Whelchel's body was donated to the Emory University School of Medicine.
A memorial service will be held Monday, February 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Jodeco Methodist Church, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
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Michelle Whelchel
February 28, 2024
Our grandmother was an amazing woman for sure. She took care of her boys like no other. The love she gave to all she met amazes me
Elaine Childs
February 25, 2024
Ms Virginia was lovely, quiet, sweet, and unassuming. She was a delight to be with. I did her taxes for several years; that's how we met. Later we attended church together and we became good friends. One Christmas season she came to our house to help us prepare for the SS party; she decorated the whole Christmas tree! My husband enjoyed taking peanuts to her on our visits. Hershel and I were blessed to know her.
Ramona J. Beshear
February 23, 2024
Virginia and I shared a love of books. We had many conversations about books and authors. We met at a local thrift store in our search for books and became friends.
Sheila Bee Whelchel
February 22, 2024
That she was so happy that I wasn´t another female in the family
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