Hester Bridges Whitaker

All the Hall family, who have such fond memories of Hester and Fred, would like to send our regards to the Whitaker family. I had visited Ms. Whitaker in Houston with Sally Hossely several years ago, and found her to be her delightful self. She will live on in all the lives she touched in and out of the classroom.

It's sad to lose a loved one and we too are sad,but very glad that she pased this way. She gave so much more than her share.I too wanted to be a teacher-she made it look so easy.She would stand in front of the class and with out notes etc.answer any thing we asked & more.She talked me into going to colege if for no other reason than to set an example for the "Columbus Kids".I enjoyed "Heredity" and "Genetics"but went into Chemistry .In Mr. Whitaker's class I was drawing a benzene ring...

Dear Nancy and Sara, You may not remember me but I remember your parents. I know what it is like to lose the second parent. I'm sure you are so proud of your mother and her accomplishments. You are always welcome to visit your tennessee cousins. Praying and thinking of you and your families. Mary Evans Thomson, daughter of Bill and Quindal Evans

I am so glad that you chose that picture for the paper, for that is the "Mrs. Whitaker" that I remember. When I saw the picture, a few memories came to the front of my mind along with the feeling in her classroom.
There were two unruly young men (one turned off the incubater and killed the chicks, the other stuck one of the tweezers into the table electrical socket) that could make her so flustered and her sweet, soft, southern voice just never seemed to get angry enough.
And I...

Mrs. Whitaker was a very kind woman. Not only was she an exceptional teacher, but she showed a tremendous amount of professionalism toward her students and colleagues. Her husband, Mr. Whitaker, always had a great sense of humor and was devoted to his students. These folks will be missed.

My condolences to all the family, Mrs.
Whitaker was my biology teacher in my
junior year at "DHS" and she was awesome, and made our class time worthwhile, and she will truly be missed. May God bless you and help thur this difficult time .

I wanted to share with you my thoughts about your parents. My sister and I were very small when we moved next door on Nickel (your parents were retired and unfortunately for them, they were home A LOT!) We would "help" Mr. Whitaker water the grass and the tomatoes in the back yard. To this day, every time I smell a a tomato plant I think of him. Mrs. Whitaker would invite us in (which our mom in turn told us not to bother them) for a little snack! Although I know that being our neighbors...

Sarah and Nancy,
I remember chatting with you at your uncle's [Dr. Whitaker] graveside service. You said something like "So there really is a Bennie Lane." I owe so very much to both your parents with respect to my education. Your father taught me General Science, Chemistry and Physics. And of course your mother taught me Biology.

When it was time to think about college, my decision to go to CSCE in Greeley was due to their urging. I am forever in their debt for the...

Nancy and Sarah
My condolences to you , your mom was a really classy southern lady, as well as a great teacher. Your neighbor. Tom Pearson DHS '60. Kennesaw Georgia