Photo courtesy of Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Inc. - Belleville
Belleville, New York
Jun 17, 1936 – Sep 1, 2019
Barbara Mary Mugglin Whitmore, 83, Adams passed away Sunday, September 1st at her home while under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
A private graveside service will be held at Sulpher Springs Cemetery on Friday, September 6th. A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, September 14th at the Adams Center Baptist Church.
She was born in Sidney, NY a daughter to Ernest Daniel and Edna Luella Truscott Mugglin.
Barbara was a wife of a longtime farmer to Howard Calvin Whitmore commonly known as H. Calvin Whitmore in Jefferson County while raising their 8 children. She was very active in her church and had a strong faith in Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her eight children, Charolette and Robert Abrams, Alexander Arkansas; Daniel and Roxanne Whitmore, Redfield, NY; Joanne and Robert Sonricker, Attica, NY; Jane and Lyle Roach, Watertown, NY; Thomas and Susan Whitmore, Watertown, NY; Mary and Steven Dumas, Salisbury, NC; Grant Whitmore, Alexander, NY and Linda and Frederic Damon, Adams Center, NY., 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Besides her parents Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Howard Calvin Whitmore commonly known as H. Calvin Whitmore and daughter-in-law Catherine Whitmore.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Adams Center Baptist Church, 13394 US Rt 11, Adams Center, NY 13606.
Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.
Read MoreBarbara was my cousin, a year younger than I. Like all families who get scattered in later years we rarely saw each other but I remember playing with her when we were kids. So sorry for your loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. I too have one great granddaughter.
Jane Ireland
September 07, 2019 | Homer, NY | Family
So sorry for your families loss. Such a nice woman who will be sorely missed.
Daniel Dumas
September 07, 2019 | Syracuse, NY | Friend
Barb was so loved by our family and was an intrigal part of our family as the kids were growing up. We speak of her often and her words of wisdom are now touching the lives of our grandchildren. Her sweet smile and softspoken nature touched every aspect of our lives. She will continue to minister to our lives for years to come. Our hearts and prayers are with you all thru this hard time.
Mary Sheldon
September 04, 2019 | Adams, NY | Friend
I always Appreciated her love ,smile ,great cooking , and care as I grew knowing her , Cal and all her children
Heaven will be a Happier Place to have Barb.....
Reta ( Fawdrey ) Looker
Reta Looker (Fawdrey )
September 03, 2019 | Watertown, NY | Acquaintance
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOUR MOM HAD SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE, SHE NEVER HESTITATED TO HELP HER COMMUNITY IN NEED, SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
BONNIE LAWRENCE
September 03, 2019 | WATERTOWN | Friend
May you find peace in the days ahead and great comfort in knowing that she has joined her Lord and Savior. We have fond memories of your Mom and Dad in the Sulphur Springs community. With our sincere sympathy - The Lawrence family.
Vonnie Lawrence Joels
September 03, 2019 | Watertown, NY | Neighbor
What a wonderful woman! Always so friendly and always had a smile. ❤ To Mary and all the Whitmore family, praying for God to hold you in this time.
Lori Kittelson
September 02, 2019 | DEXTER, NY | Family
Joanne and family, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michael Shoemaker
September 02, 2019 | NY | Classmate