Beverly Ann Whisenhunt, 61, of McAlester, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at her home.Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at The Apostolics of McAlester Church with the Rev. Bobby Price officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home of McAlester.Born Sept. 6, 1947, in Phoenix, she was the daughter of John and Ann (Lindmeier) Carpenter. She graduated from Maryvale High School in Phoenix. She married Joseph Whisenhunt on Feb. 21, 1974, in McAlester. She worked at McAlester Regional Health Center as the director of finance.She was a member of The Apostolics of McAlester Church. However, she was a lifelong Christian. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school and taught children for more than 35 years. She was always involved in church projects, always willing to help wherever needed, and enjoyed singing in the chorale.Survivors include her husband, Joseph Whisenhunt, of the home; son, Daniel Brent Whisenhunt and wife, Joleen, Hollywood, Md.; daughters, Rebecca Ann Richins, Cordova, Tenn., and Cassandra Beth Dowell and husband, William, of McAlester.Also, grandchildren, Daniel Richins, Tatianna Whisenhunt, Mikayla Whisenhunt, Alyssa Whisenhunt, Jenna Whisenhunt, Jeremiah Whisenhunt, Rachelle Elizabeth Dowell and William Hunter Dowell; sister, Joyce Byrd, Las Vegas; foster brother, Phillip Wesson, and other family and friends.Pallbearers will be Paul Rogers, Bobby Stowers, Ben James, Raymond Langford, Terry Ray Williams and Larry Freeman.Honorary pallbearer will be Joseph Bennett.
This obituary was originally published in the McAlester News-Capital.
My Love
Today, Beverly MY LOVE, I start my third New Year without you. It has been a difficult two years with you gone from me, but I pray this will be the last New Year till we will be together in GOD'S Paradise.
Love,
Joseph
Joseph Whisenhunt
January 01, 2011 | McAlester, OK
MY BEVERLY
My Precious Wife Beverly Ann, today Dear is December 23rd, on the same date in 2008, I said my final earthly good-bye to you, but that WONDERFUL Reunion that I know is soon coming keeps me going. I know when that day comes we will never say goodbye again. What a GREAT DAY that will be, but until then I'll always go on LOVING YOU, and MISSING YOU.
Joseph
Joseph Whisenhunt
December 23, 2010 | McAlester, OK
My Bride Beverly Ann, and myself, Joseph
My Love, Beverly Ann, two years ago today MY LOVE, you went away to be with OUR LORD. It seems like only yesterday to me, and still so UNREAL, I ask myself often, how could this have possibilty happened, not to MY BEVERLY. I feel as if you should come walking in, and when I realize that you are not going to, I get that horrible sinking feeling inside.My Dear, YOU were the very center of my life, and since you have gone away, I feel like a lost little boy, all alone and frightened. I know I...
Joseph Whisenhunt
December 19, 2010 | McAlester, OK
Beverly & Joseph
Joseph Whisenhunt
December 18, 2010
Oh my dear friend/sister..... I miss you terribly! Life here is so full of trials; I wanted to pick up the phone recently and share with you all my burdens, as I did when you were still with us; it saddens me so that you had to go so soon! But you are blessed to be in a better place and hopefully we can be together again one day...with no burdens to share, but only peace and joy and the presence of the Lord!!! Miss you....
Kathy
December 10, 2010
I'm sitting at work today remembering the events of Dec, 2 years ago. Wow, I miss my mom. I don't completely understand why she had to go so early in her life, but God knows. Tatiana broke down and cried the other night because she missed her Grandma. I know your in a better place Mom, but oh how it still hurts not having you here. I love you and miss you
Your son, Brent
brent whisenhunt
December 09, 2010 | Hollywood, MD
bev & Joe back photo
Joseph Whisenhunt
December 01, 2010
Joe & Bev Front Cover Photo
Joseph Whisenhunt
December 01, 2010
Gramie, Princess Rachelle, & Pop Pop
Joseph Whisenhunt
November 04, 2010
