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Mesha Whitaker Obituary

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Whitaker, Mesha Renae,

42, of Frankfort, formerly of Shelbyville, KY, died on Wednesday, the 19th day of April, 2017, at her residence.

Born in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of the late Patricia and Herbert Keith Turner, Sr. She was the former executive staff director of the Kentucky Parole Board.

Her survivors include her husband, John Lawrence Whitaker, Jr., of Frankfort, formerly of Lexington and Hazard; her daughters, Mya Nicole Rogers and Harley Cole Whitaker, both of Frankfort; her son, John Mason Whitaker of Frankfort; and her brothers, Keith Turner and Matthew Turner, both of Shelbyville.

Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, the 29th day of April, 2017, at the Hall-Taylor Funeral Home of Shelbyville, with Reverend Michael Napier officiating. Visitation will follow the memorial service until 4 p.m., Saturday, 29 April 2017, at the Hall-Taylor Funeral Home of Shelbyville. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hall-Taylor Funeral Home of Shelbyville, and online condolences may be expressed at www.halltaylorfuneralhomes.com

Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 27, 2017.
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Your bubbly personality and cheerful outlook are sorely missed.

Sandra Moore

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April 17, 2019

Very sorry for your loss old friend. Luv you. From our family to yours.

Shane

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May 10, 2017

My heart is broken today as I learned of Mesha's journey to be with God. Mesha loved life and she especially loved her husband and her children. She was a joy to be around and always positive. I will truly miss this special lady.

Sandy Moore

April 27, 2017

So sorry for the loss of your loved one!

Betty Brown

April 26, 2017

So very sorry for the family and their loss.

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April 24, 2017

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