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Catherine Whitmore Obituary
She was born Oct. 6, 1929, to the late Rodell Wynn and Charlie Wynn. She attended the Dinwiddie County Public School System and was also employed at Central State Hospital for many years. Mrs. Whitmore joined Gravel Run Baptist Church at an early age and later joined the Little Zion Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the church choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Calvin Whitmore; and three sisters, Rebecca Jones, Justin Peyton and Gertrude Tucker.
She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Calvin Whitmore and Craig Leon Whitmore Sr. (Pamela); a daughter, Constance Whitmore Hall; a brother, Floyd Wynn; a sister, Willie Meaner Branch; eight grandchildren, Derrick Clanton Sr., Narlishwa Lawson, Chanell Lockhart (Nolan), Calvin Leon Whitmore, Craig Whitmore Jr., Barry Jackson, Monte Jackson and Nicholas Whitmore; three great-grandchildren, Amere Lawson-Gee, Derrick Clanton Jr., Jedidiah Lockhart; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude Whitmore and Inez Whitmore; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, among the friends a devoted Herbert Walker.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Little Zion Baptist Church, Carson, with the Rev, Darrin Brandon, pastor, officiating and eulogy by the Rev. Jeffery Reaves, pastor of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Petersburg. The interment will be in Whitmore and Moss Family Cemetery. The family will assemble for the funeral 1 p.m. at the residence of her daughter, 17805 Fox Branch Road, Carson.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Please visit us at our Web site www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Whitmore
Health and Fitness Ministry of GSBC
July 6, 2009
To Sis. Constance and Rev. Craig and all of the family: We sincerely express heartfelt sympathy to all of you. In time, may God heal your hearts as you smile when you remember all of the wonderful times shared with Mrs. Whitmore.
Dorrie Hewlett Banks
July 2, 2009
My Dear Friend Constance. I was sadden to hear about the passing of your mother. I know and understand the pain and heart ache you are feeling, but trust and depend upon God to give you strength. "Weeping may endure for the night, but joy come in the morning" (Psalm 30:5). My prayers are with you and your family. I love you and I'm here for you.
Jeanette Whitmore-Hess
July 1, 2009
To the Whitmore Family. I give you my
heartfelt condolences in the passing of
your wonderful mother. She was a wonderful mother-in-law to me.My prayers are with each and everyone of
you. May the comfort of God's Love be
with you.Shan'trese also sends her prayers and condolences.My family will be praying for yours.
Katina (Kay-Kay) Pettaway
July 1, 2009
To my dear friend Constance. I am very sorry to read of the passing of your mom. It was some time ago that I met her, but I do remember her as she was very sweet and loving. My prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless You.
PAM & DONNIE LASSITER
July 1, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anna J, James"Billy", Wilburt, & Hattie Bonner
July 1, 2009
To The Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray the God will strenghten you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
Chequila Harvell Fields and Family
June 30, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Donna Williams
June 30, 2009
My sincere condolence to you, Constance, and your brother on the loss of your Mom. Prayers of comfort are offered on your behalf. God Bless.
Donna Williams, Leonard Jr.'s Cousin
Whalen Whitmore
June 30, 2009
It is with great regret that as I fight a war for democracy here in Afghanistan I learn of my aunts passing. She had fought a very long fight herself but she did not do it alone for the LORD watched over her. I say to the family I'm sorry for not being there but I hope my prayers will be air mailed directly to you. Farewell Aunt Cat Farewell.
Love Always
Mr. Whalen "BRADY" Whitmore
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