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Deborah Whitby Obituary
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Lee E. Whitby; four daughters, Tahitia, Tamekia, Annaleisa, and Takeshia Whitby; four sons, Chowan Hill, Anthony and Shawn Whitby and Ron Lee Cowles; best friend, Geneva Dinkins; sisters, Diane Hill-Taylor and her husband, Maurice, of Maryland, Estelle Fenwrick and Mary Haskins, both of Virginia; and a host of extended family and friends.
Deborah was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, particularly enjoying nurturing plants, loving her dollhouses and furniture. She was also an avid reader. She was always ready to help others, extending love and care to all who needed it. Deborah and her husband served as foster parents, eventually adopting several children. She kept a fighting spirit in spite of dealing with renal failure for the last 14 years of her life. Deborah will remain in the hearts of her family and friends because of her legacy of love.
The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Whitby
6 Entries
July 11, 2009
May you find comfort in knowing that God's love is from everlasting to everlasting. We extend our sincerest sympathy and prayers for the family during this time. Although it may not seem like it now, know that the family is already blessed today and always.
George, Bertha, & Geoffrey Davis
Gary and Pam Hammond
July 11, 2009
Diane, Maurice and the Whitby Family
We pray that God continues to bless you and comfort you during this time of Deborah’s homegoing. She will live on in the hearts of those who love her.
Jennifer Landrum
July 10, 2009
Mrs. Whitby was friends with my mother, Carolyn. We would often stop by to say hello and if I did not have my two boys with me she would always fuss at us for not bringing them. She truly loved children. Mrs. Whitby loved her family and I know she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Landrum & Family
RAI Care Center Staff
July 10, 2009
In loving memory of our dear patient, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will be greatly missed by all of us.
July 9, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family of Deborah L. Whitby. I am a friend of Maurice and Diane. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Norma J. Collins, Kansas City, MO
Cornelious Hart & family
July 9, 2009
To the Whitby Family
Sincere condolences as you remember Mrs Whitby.
May you find peace and love in your remberances of her as a mother and friend.
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