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Sara Whittaker Obituary
SPENCERVILLE — Sara Jean Whittaker, 87, long time Spencerville business person, was received into glory by her Lord and Savior at 5:50 AM Friday, April 17, 2020 at her residence, with her family at her side. We will miss her, yet rejoice that she has been reunited with loved ones who have gone on before her. We will see her again, For the hope of the believer in Christ, absent from the body is present with the Lord.
Mom was loving and devoted to her family. Her Christian faith was a living testemony to All, And her faith in Jesus was the foundation of her family.
Sara was born January 17, 1933 in Lima, the daughter of the late Robert W. and Miriam O. Jacoby Hasting. On June 16, 1951 she married Mitchell "Mitch" Whittaker, who died February 25, 1991.
She is survived by her five children, Gary L. (Brenda) Whittaker of Smithfield, OH., Karen W. Miller of Spencerville, Steven J. (Shonda) Whittaker of Somerset, Ky., Sherry L. (Brad) Neuenschwander of Spencerville and Scott A. (Tonya) Whittaker of Lakeville, IN. eight grandchildren; Curtis (Traci) Whittaker of Howard, OH., Tiffany (Tom) Westover of Rittman,OH., Alison (Nick) Huffman of Spenceville, Jenelle Whittaker of Washington, D.C., Erin Whittaker of St. Petersburg, FL., Miranda (Mike) Bebee of Lexington, S.C., Zach (Mandy) Whittaker of Elkhart, IN., and Joanna Whittaker of Lakeville, IN. seven great grandchildren; Reagan Whittaker, Nathan and Noah Westover, Eden and Carmen Huffman and Oliver and Samuel Bebee and her long time friend Don Vandemark.
Sara was a graduate of Spencerville High School, Class of 1951. She was a faithful member of the Spencerville First Baptist Church serving as both church treasurer and treasurer of the AB Women's Ministry for over 20 years. She taught Sunday school to both children and adults and was a long time pillar of the church.
Sara, with her husband Mitch and father Bob Hasting, were owner /operators of Hasting's Market for over 40 years in Spencerville. Mom and her husband Mitch owned Mitch's Dairy Freeze, also owned Spencerville Children's World Daycare, which was managed by their daughter Sherry.
For over 40 years Sara was a realtor, working right up until her recent illness. During her real estate career, which she loved, she was an agent for Holmes Realty, Azzarello's Realty and more recently Dick Clark Real Estate. Her work ethic was a powerful testamony to her family.
Mom's final words of wisdom were,"Come to Jesus today".
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Private family funeral services will be Tuesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville with Pastor Jim Fletcher officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery.
On some wonderful day in the future there will be a Celebration of Life service to be announced later.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spencerville First Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
for Sara Whittaker
Elaine Evans
April 21, 2020
Sara was a wonderful person. I always admired her work ethic and kindness towards everyone she came in contact with. Prayers.
Bill Hambrick
April 21, 2020
We are sadden by your lose.
Bill and Linda Hambrick
April 20, 2020
my sincere sympathy to the family thinking of you through these trying times vernie
Pam Morgan Laing
April 19, 2020
So Very Sorry for the Loss of Sara. With Sympathy and Prayers for the Family.
Pam Morgan Laing
Melissa & Syndal Laing
Jacob, Chase and Trenton Settlemire
Wendy Whittington
April 19, 2020
Sherry, So sorry for the loss of your mom. Theres nothing that hurts more than losing your mom but she will always be with you
Steven Arnold
April 19, 2020
Thinking and praying for all of you. Heaven keeps getting sweeter and sweeter. Precious Memories
Steven Family
April 19, 2020
Thinking and praying for all of you during this time. Heaven keeps getting sweeter and sweeter. Precious Memories
Cindy
April 19, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sara was a wonderful woman who loved God and her family.
Bob & Beth Eisenman
April 19, 2020
Steve we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I lost my Mom almost a year ago and I understand the pain you and your family may feel. You and Shonda as well as the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers through these trying times.
JOSEPH BARGA
April 19, 2020
My sincere sympathies to the family. Enjoyed my time working with her at Azzarello Realty.
Joanne Barga
Matt Arlington
April 19, 2020
To the entire family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Your entire family has been like my own family. You have done so much for me that I will never ever be able to repay. Thank you Sara for all you have done for everyone in this entire region. God Bless You
Lisa Chiles
April 19, 2020
Im sorry for your great loss. Prayers for you Sherry and your family. All heaven is rejoicing, another saint is home in heaven.
Vanessa
April 18, 2020
Sara was the most wonderful, happiest woman there ever was. She has memories from my childhood! Love and Ill miss ya!!
Lynette Hasting Stebleton
April 18, 2020
So sorry to hear of the death of Sara. Prayers for the family and continued blessings.
Kim
April 18, 2020
I am so sorry for the great loss to you all and all of the Whittakers. She was a great treasure. Enjoy talking to her every time we were together. She will be greatly missed. Wish we could be with you. Its just not right. But we are with you in spirit and in our hearts. Love to you all.! Kim Tussey
Mr.
April 18, 2020
May Sara and Mitch's memories always be a blessing!
Kathy Tuttle
April 18, 2020
Sherry, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.You and your family are in our prayers. Kathy Tuttle and Jodi
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