Annabel Whitaker
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Bristol Tennessee was home for her entire life before moving to Knoxville, Tenn., in 2006. Annabel was a lifelong member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church.
Annie, as she was known by all who were close to her, loved life and was a wonderful, giving and caring friend to her many friends and family. She will be missed.
She was preceded in death by husband, George Glen Whitaker; parents, Clyde and Alice Hopkins; sisters, Ruby Arnold and Hazel Mumpower; brothers, Cecil Hopkins, Ralph Hopkins, Fred Hopkins and Clyde Hopkins Jr; and special niece, Mildred Swift.
Survivors include son, Glen Whitaker and daughter-in-law Deborah Cole Whitaker; special grandson, Wesley Whitaker; sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Trenton Leonard; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Anderson Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Barbara Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at Anderson Street United Methodist Church.
A special note of gratitude to the staff of Brakebill Nursing Home in Knoxville for the care and kindness given to our mother.
Donations to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939, would be appreciated. Email condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].
Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, Tenn., (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Whitaker.
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Ann Helbert
June 28, 2009
Glen, Sorry about the loss of your mother. She was always so sweet to me and James. She was so good to my children when we lived in Bristol and would go by the house. She always had a piece of candy for them. She was a lovely lady.
God bless you.
Mary Ann Calhoun Helbert
June 28, 2009
Glen, we are saddened by the passing of your Mom (my aunt). She will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Johnny and Carole Arnold
June 27, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss of our beloved, Annabel. She was neighbors with my parents, Jean and Bill Poole. Myself and my daughter would stop to say hello and her beautiful smile lightened the week to come. Always quite a lady, loved by all. We will miss her dearly and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Molly Poole Mahoney
June 27, 2009
Glen, I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept my condolences and my prayers are with you and your family.
Joe Price
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