Betty Whitham

Whitham Betty Sue Whitham, 72, of Kenosha, Wis., died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Froedert Hospital. Born Sept. 16, 1936, in Saltville, she was the daughter of Virginia Lowe. On Oct. 22, 1954, she was united in marriage to David Whitham at Middle River Baptist Parsonage in Middle River, Md. In 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Whitham moved from their home in Medina, Ohio, to Racine, Wis., eventually going in 1998 to Somers, where they resided since. She was a former member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Racine. She also attended Bible Study Fellowship. She was a skilled artist, had a ceramics studio in her home in Ohio, and excelled at painting, drawing and other crafts. She was an excellent cook and baker who made phenomenal meals. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother, and she loved to spend time and play games with her grandchildren. Survivors include husband, David; two children, David (Kristine) Whitham of Franksville and Davena (Stephen) Boldus of Somers, Wis.; five grandchildren, Anna (Brandon) Frederiksen of Racine, Wis., Jennifer Whitham of Franksville, Wis., and Brock, Bryce and Brant Boldus of Somers, Wis.; one brother, Daniel "D.C." (Brenda Lewis) Walker of Chilhowie; one uncle, Thomas (Alice) Lowe of Saltville; four cousins, Deborah (William) Duty of Saltville, Henrietta Dunford of Marion, Clinton Lowe of Tenn. and Marlene (Roy) Henderson of Saltville; and two second cousins, Dale Dunford of Marion and Megan Henderson of Saltville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her aunt, Mildred Parsons; and her uncle, Samuel Lowe Jr. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 9:30 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A visitation was conducted on Friday, Sept. 18, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. I n lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Shepherds Ministries, 1805 15th Ave., Union Grove, WI 53182-1597 or the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Ln., Centennial CO 80112 would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.piasecki-althaus.com. Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, Wisconsin, is in charge of arrangements.