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Enid Whirley Obituary
Visitation was from noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Ridout's Roebuck Chapel, Birmingham. The graveside service was at 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Forest Crest Cemetery, Birmingham. A funeral followed at 3:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church of the Covenant, Birmingham. Dr. Bill Cowley officiated.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Woodmont Baptist Church, Florence, with the Rev. Jerry Rea officiating.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl F. Whirley; parents, John Arnold and Louise Baker Pate; sister, Gertrude Allen; and grandson, Justin Lee Whirley.
She is survived by sons, John Whirley (Anne) and Philip Whirley (Donna); daughters, Charlotte Cramer (John) and Brenda Carr (Bill); grandchildren, David Jamieson, Drew Jamieson (Lori), Daniel Jamieson (Abbe), Kristen Berthiaume (Brian), Shaun Whirley, Ryan Carr (Katie), Robert Carr (Jennifer), Rebekah Whirley, Rachel Whirley and Julia Whirley; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was born July 25, 1920, in Birmingham, Ala., graduated from Phillips High School and attended Alabama College for Women and Howard College.
She married Carl F. Whirley in June 1943 at Calvary Baptist, the church where she grew up.
Appointed missionaries to Nigeria with the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention in 1947, she served 33 years there in many capacities before retiring in 1980. She lived in Birmingham and was a member of Shades Mt. Baptist and Mountain Brook Baptist and was active in the Samford Auxiliary.
She moved to Florence in 1995 and was an active member of Woodmont Baptist Church, where she was involved in Sunday school, community Bible study, church ministry and homebound visiting.
She delivered Meals on Wheels and volunteered with Hospice of the Shoals.
Her heart's desire was to fulfill God's purpose for her life. The love of her life was her husband, Carl, and until the end of her life, she found delight in family and friends.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, WMU Foundation, American Diabetes Association, the Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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July 13, 2009
John
I'm sorry to heara of your loss. What a glorious life she had and such an example to all of us.
John Scott, Lafayette, Colorado
Patsy Pettus
July 13, 2009
Dear Charlotte, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Your parents were such wonderful people. And I know she is happy to be back with him again. You and all the family are in my prayers.
Glenda Taylor
July 10, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Enid's accident and passing. Enid was always one of my favorite cousins in the family and I feel honored to have been a part of the Baker family. Enid always had a special place in my heart because of her love for family and Christ. She helped Ed and I in many ways when Aunt Alma was ill and I will never forget her for that. Ed loved her very much and would be very sad to know that she was gone, but I know that they have had a joyful reunion with all of their family members in heaven.
I was out of town but you were all in my prayers and thoughts every day.
Love to all of the family,
Virginia (Gina) Droke
July 10, 2009
Dear Charlotte, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. I only met her a few times, but I knew she and your father were very special people. They raised a very special daughter. Take care. Love, Gina Droke
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Beth Pirtle
July 9, 2009
Dear Charlotte,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very speical lady. She was always so kind. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 7, 2009
After reading about Enid Whirley in the obituary, I wish very much that I could have had the privilege of knowing her. Surely she'll be greatly missed, but she lives on, not only with our Lord, but also in all the members of the Whirley family.
Jody Carroll McClendon
Memphis, Tennessee
July 6, 2009
The Whirley Family,
Our hearts and thoughts go out to your family. It is a great homecoming for your Mom. It is also a time of reflections, memories, love and comfort with each other and our Lord. Your Family is our prayers.
Nelson and Bailey Family
Amy Jones
July 6, 2009
John, Ann, & Family,
I am sorry for your loss but glad that you had the experience of knowing and loving such a great woman. My prayers are with you.
Cynthia Hoskins Lichtefeld
July 6, 2009
Dear Whirley Family,
I am walking with you in prayer during this sad time. I know with time the Lord will bring you comfort and peace. Enid was a wonderful, intelligent, thoughtful, respected and most of all Godly woman. She was a blessing to so many people and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Malinda Fitzgerald
July 6, 2009
Dear Whirley Family
Thinking of you during this time of grief. Our thoughts are with you. Malinda, Amanda and Ron Fitzgerald
Joyce Wood
July 6, 2009
What a legacy Mrs. Whirley has in her ministry and in her children and grandchildren! While you will miss her terribly, the memories you have of her and the influence she has had on your lives and the lives of many others guarantee that she will be live on in the hearts of many. All of your Prescott family share your loss and hold you close. I send you my love and my prayers.
Laura Flippin
July 6, 2009
Dear John, Anne and extended family,
Don and I both offer our heartfelt condolences for your loss. It is never easy to face a time when we don't have our parents but the memories we have somehow manage to sustain us. May the knowledge that your Mother is in the Arms of her Lord be of great comfort to you now and in the difficult days ahead.
God Bless,
The Flippins
Sandie Edwards
July 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss and grief.
Courtney Marsh
July 5, 2009
What a wonderful woman! We were saddened to hear of her passing but feel blessed to have known her--and to know her children and grandchildren, through whom her spirit lives. She touched so many and will be missed. The angels welcome her to Heaven!
Tom Walsh
July 5, 2009
To all the Whirley family:
There are few people on earth Jean and I admired more than Dr. and Mrs. Whirley, both from our occasional contacts with them over the years and from their deep faith and love as reflected in our decades-long relationship with John and family. Their Christian example inspired and challenged us, and will continue to do so as long as we live.
Everyone here at Prescott Church in Memphis sends our prayers and love to each of you, as you mourn the loss of Mrs. Whirley and as you celebrate the wondrous Christ-light which she spread during her life on earth and which continues to shine through you.
July 5, 2009
Dear Charlotte,
I was so sorry to read of your mother's death. I know you and your family will greatly miss her. Your parents dedication and sacrifices to serve God have touched and inspired so many, including myself. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.Your friend and former college roomate.
Dale Parker Washington,Hoover,Alabama
Lydia Wilson
July 3, 2009
Dear Charlotte,
Your mother was a dear sweet friend and a loving Christian Woman. No matter how long the time between seeing you and she out at Woodmont she would always have a smile and ask how I am doing. Charlotte your mother will be missed greatly as she was such a fine upstanding woman but just knowing that she lived her life to the fullest will always bear the sweetest of memories. Take care and may God richly bless you and your family during this time. All my Love
Erin Nation Crooks
July 3, 2009
I have such fond memories of Enid as well as Carl and our close family relationship with all the children. How thankful I am for their influence on my life and for their dedication to God's mission to go into all the world.
Janice Shaw
July 3, 2009
What a wonderful and sweet lady who will be missed by many. I have many fond memories of the family getting ready for trips to Africa, not to mention reunions. Love to all...
Janice Baty Shaw
July 3, 2009
I met Enid several years ago through CBS. She was a precious friend and a wonderful example of a Godly woman. I will miss her.
Martina Melson (Florence)
Betsy Mitchell
July 3, 2009
To Enid's family, You will never know how much Enid meant to me as a leader of Community Bible Study. We so enjoyed her stories of her family and Africa. I am positive the Lord has numerous rewards for her. Betsy Mitchell
Lynda
July 3, 2009
I will miss you, Enid. But know you are glad to Carl.
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