Whitney Prince

1980 - 2020

Prince, Whitney
On Thursday, December 31, 2020, Whitney Erin Prince left this world at the age of 40. Cherished daughter of George and Cathy; adored wife of Justin Sweeney; loving mother of Elias; beloved sister of Shannon and Alex; she is also survived by her dearest friends, Alexis and Milo; grandmother, Carolyn; several uncles and aunts, including Don, Kathy, John, Linda, Debbie, and Lynette; many cousins and other extended family members. Whitney was born on February 18, 1980 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of George and Cathy Prince. They moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1982. Early in life, her doting father called her Winny-chan, a nickname she proudly carried into her online life. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Gahanna, class of 1998. Every moment she could be, and even sometimes when she shouldn't have been, Whitney was a hurricane of creative energy. She would conquer any art medium she could, just to bring a work of art to fruition. She worked for the Information Systems Department of Ohio Health, tackled raising a child with unique needs, and still found time to express herself artistically. Whitney always carried a fearless spirit, and a smile. She thought the best of every one, and had no time for negativity or judgment. She left a lasting impression on every person she met, especially through her vibrant, rainbow-colored hair. Whitney loved to sing, and had a beautiful voice. In her teens, she sang with her mother in the Scioto Valley Chorus. Later in life she found a love for karaoke, in which she excelled and impressed. Another hobby of hers was writing, and she poured countless hours into weaving stories online. Her favorite and most passionate topic was TMNT, so much so that she owned a green Mazda complete with TMNT vanity plates and stickers galore. A celebration of life is planned to be held via video conference, with an announcement to follow.