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Wilda Whitman Oakley

Orlando, Florida

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PORTSMOUTH, VA – Wilda Whitman Oakley, 89, died October 7, 2018. A native of Portsmouth, she was predeceased by her son, Brett Oakley. She began her teaching career at Wilson High School in Portsmouth and retired from Titusville High School in Florida. Wilda was a past member of Churchland...

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One of my favorite teacher's, she loved history and teaching and she is one of the reasons I love history so much today. You will be missed Mrs. Oakley and my condolences to your family.

Mrs. Wilda Whitman Oakley will be in our hearts and memories. Woodrow Wilson High School Alumni of Presidents..

Mrs. Oakley was first and foremost a lady. I admired her greatly and loved her southern ways. While I was a student of hers in Titusville Mrs. Oakley came to me and asked if I would be a pallbearer. She had a student assistant whose father had passed and the family did not have sufficient local relatives. She believed in helping and caring for others in the truest tradition of being a Virginian. It makes me sad to know that she is no longer with us and that with her goes a wonderful and true...

Thank you, Mrs. Oakley for everything you taught me. You made American History come alive in your classes. I will never forget you!

Mrs. Oakley was my teacher. She was a fantastic lady and taught me so much. I reference her stories in my own classroom. She will be missed. Prayers to her family and friends.

Wilda was a loving member of the Forum. She presented informative and interesting reports to the ladies on the subjects which were chosen for her. Wilda always had a smiling face and greeted everyone with kindness. I enjoyed her telling me about her years as a teacher in Florida and her home and family there. We would always ride to our Forum meetings with my mother, Jule, Anita, and myself. Wanda and Lynn mostly in the back seat of the car, so we got to talk alot. Wanda will be very...

It was a pleasure to have Wilda, Bud, and Brett in my dental practice in Titusville for many years. A super nice family. I enjoyed Wilda's Virginia accent. Congratulations on the 67 years of marriage. Our condolences on your loss, Bud. George and Thera Woodruff

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm." 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17