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Marjorie Bunch Whetstine

Marjorie Whetstine Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Marjorie Bunch Whetstine, 82, passed away on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. She was born in Edenton, N.C., and had been a Peninsula resident for 70 years. Mrs. Whetstine had been employed as a secretary and real estate agent with Berdensey Realty Company for a number of years. Mrs. Whetstine was a devout Christian and volunteered in the early 1990s at Mary Immaculate Hospital. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her number one job was being a loving Mother and 'Mam ma'.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Howard B. 'Slim' Whetstine; one son, Robert L. Whetstine and his wife, Linda N.; one daughter, Sharon W. Holsomback and her husband, Gary R., all of Newport News; one brother, P. Ray Bunch of Richmond; four grandchildren, Steven C. Whetstine, Lindsey M. Davis, Andrew R. Holsomback and Ashley R. Holsomback; and four great-grandsons, Tyler and Zach Davis, and Clayton and Carter Whetstine.
Visitation will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, in Peninsula Memorial Park with the Rev. Richard Bunch officiating.
The family would like to thank Sheila Batten, Stacy Lewis and Mary Evans for their kind and compassionate care.
Memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, 11783 Rock Landing Drive, Newport News, VA 23606.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 16, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Marjorie Whetstine

22 Entries

Anthony Paxton

September 22, 2008

My sincerest condolences to the family of Mrs. Marjorie B. Whetstine.

Brother Anthony L. Paxton Sr. Nippon Lodge #9 Japan

William Gorman

September 18, 2008

Slim, Bobby and Family,

My sincerest condolences. Slim and Bobby, I was a member of Troop 14 and remember how you and Mike Mitchell kept us boys out of trouble. While that was about 20 years ago, I remember those days fondly.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Stefanie Herron

September 18, 2008

Dear Uncle Howard and Sharon:

You are in my thoughts and my heart. My deepest condolences for your loss.

I never saw Aunt Margie not beautiful. She always welcomed us with open arms and was so comfortable to be with. Her calmness and untiring sense of humor, no matter what life threw her way, always amazed me. She was truly inspiring.

My love to you,
Stefanie

Margie's smile (3/2/05)

September 18, 2008

Earl Blanton

September 17, 2008

Bobby, my heart felt sympathy for you and your family during this time of sadness and loss. May God bless you with faith and strength to help you through these trying times.

Wanda LoBasso

September 17, 2008

Dearest Uncle Howard, Bobby and Sharon, There are no words to describe how saddened i was to hear of Aunt Margie's passing. I know that she is in the arms of the Angels and watching over us. She is at peace. I will miss the talks with her every Saturday. She had such a kind, and loving heart, that is what she will be remembered for as well as a wonderful wife and Mother. May you find strength in each other, hold her memory close to your heart as she will forever live in mine. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love Always and Forever
Wanda LoBasso

Sharon Hicks

September 17, 2008

May the God of all comfort grant you and your family his peace.

Chris Hunt

September 17, 2008

Bobby - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ben Lilley

September 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless and take care.

Joan Austin

September 17, 2008

To the Whetstine Family,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Because of the personality of her son, I know she must have been a grand lady. God bless the family and may you take comfort in knowing she is at rest in the arms of the Lord.

Sandra Zavota

September 16, 2008

Uncle Howard, Bobby and Sharon, Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Words are to difficult to express your loss. Find strength with each other. It is the memories, love and happiness that Aunt Margie would want you to take and find strength in to carry on. It will always be there. My last visit with Aunt Margie she had Sheila to get her box of little dolls out and asked me to pick out one for myself. They were all cute with these little faces. I will always treasure my last visit with her. My love and condolences to you all. Sandra Whetstine Zavota and Louie

Dana Warren Farmer

September 16, 2008

Sharon - With deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Dick Byers

September 16, 2008

Slim, Bobby and Sharon,

I was so sorry to hear of Margie's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It was a privilege to know her for many years and please know she was one of the most positive and loving people I have ever known. And did she ever have spunk...Heaven knows that's where Sharon got it from. :)

Thinking about her warm heart and positive attitude brings a smile to my face just thinking about her. I remember the times I saw her over the years and her love of you all was always so clear every time we met.

Anyone who knew Margie was a better person by just being around her and that's as good as it gets in life in my opinion. I will see you all again soon and thanks for sharing her with us. She will be deeply missed.

Katie Hayden

September 16, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that your many happy memories will help to console you. God bless.

Fred Blystone

September 16, 2008

Sharon,

Remembering you and your family with sympathy in this time of sorry.

Tammy Crasno

September 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayer are with you all this time. I worked with Mr. and Mrs. Whetstine on Saturday mornings and I enjoyed getting to know both of them. She was a wonderful person and I enjoyed my time with her even though it was for a short time. God Bless you all..

Frances Elizabeth Renfrow (Bunch)

September 16, 2008

So sorry to hear of Aunt Margie's passing. I will always remember to love she shared to all of us when we were young and even after we were older. The last time I saw her she told me how she remembered going to see her Aunts and how nice it was that her nieces and nephews now came to see her. She will be missed.

Andy Holsomback

September 16, 2008

She taught me what scrambled eggs and bacon were supposed to taste like. Taught me the value of someone's junk being another's treasure. She always remembered the things that were important to us grandkids and kept little inside jokes and moments with us. She always let us get away with murder, but was the first to keep us in line. Moving 3 states away has made it hard to show how much I care, but she knows I will miss her, and I will always love her. Mother may I....

Cheryl Nicholas

September 16, 2008

Dear Sharon,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your mom is smiling down on all of you and waiting to greet you at a later time. My prays are with all of you that your difficult times ahead will be less of a burden knowing whose hand your mom is holding.
Please let me know if I can assist in anyway.
with love,
Cheryl Nicholas

RICHARD WALLACE

September 16, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Frances Jornov

September 16, 2008

Dear Whetstine Family,
I am keeping you in my prayers. May you feel God's comfort surrounding you.
Frances Jornov

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