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Joan Whitlock Obituary

Joan Marie Whitlock, 76, of Colonial Heights, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired supervisor for Philip Morris Tobacco Co. Mrs. Whitlock was a past president of the Morning Coffee League Bowling Team at Holiday Bowl.

She is survived by her husband, Harold W. Whitlock; a daughter, Tracey Tong and husband, Gary; grandchildren, Lauren and Travis Tong; a sister, Lynn Clausen.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to your local animal shelter. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Sep. 22, 2010.

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Lynn Clausen

September 25, 2010

My sister, you will be missed ! You will always be in my heart.
Love you always,
Lynn

September 23, 2010

Whit,

I was so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. I have fond memories of you and her visiting Guy and me. So glad we got to know her. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Hold on to your memories. They will keep you going.

Take care,

Carolyn Eubanks

Karen Brooks

September 22, 2010

To the Whitlock Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. May the peace of God abide in your hearts.

September 22, 2010

Mr. Whitlock and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. I pray your memories will comfort you.

Susan Bailey

September 22, 2010

To Joan's family,

The Tuesday Morning Coffee League greatly misses Joan. When I pull into the parking lot and don't see her car, it just tears at my heart. The response to her request for contributions to an animal shelter was overwhelming on the league. Please accept our sympathies.

Tuesday Morning Coffee League

diane deans

September 22, 2010

Mr. whitlock & family,
we are so sorry to hear of the passing of mrs.whitlock...we will keep you in out thoughts...
with deepest sympathy
ervin,diane deans & family

September 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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