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Elizabeth Whitlock Obituary

WHITLOCK, ELIZABETH G., 81, of Louisville, died Monday, April 13, 2009 at Jewish Hospital. She was a native of Stanford, KY, a retired employee of Kosair Children's Hospital, a Deaconess at Youngs Chapel AME Church and a member of Parkland Alliance, Inc. Survivors include two sons, Gregory S. Grigsby (Elizabeth Ann) and Larry D. Whitlock; a daughter-in-law, Diane L. Whitlock; six grandchildren, Katina L. and LaToya D. Whitlock, Adia C. and Jelenah M. Grigsby, Arlisa H. Williams and Jason W. Hagan; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009 at her church, 1039 So. 16th Street, with burial in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are by W. P. Porter Mortuary.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 15, 2009.

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Terria Waddell-Watkins

April 23, 2009

Katina,

Your grandmother was always a delightful person. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jackie Arnold

April 19, 2009

My Dear Brother,
Julia and I send you and your family our most heart-felt simpathy and condolences at your great lost, If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Love,
Jack & Julia

Frances Williams & Family

April 18, 2009

Sister Whitlock was a good, devoted & faithful member of the A.M.E. Church. She will be missed by the West Kentucky Conference Women Missionary Society.
She was a good Area Director and chairperson for the "Pennies For Africa Project" One year one of her granddaughters wrote a skit for her about the Pennies For Africa project.

Past President of the West Kentucky Conference Branch WMS.

Latrice Shannon

April 17, 2009

"Mawmaw" reminded me so much of my mom! She was sweet and funny and she was ALWAYS listening--even when we thought she wasn't! You all are in my prayers, and you know you can call me with whatever you need. You all are my "Louisville family," and I love you dearly.

Georgel Family

April 17, 2009

Dear Greg and Family,
So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale & Kaytie Georgel

Darrell Hagan

April 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 16, 2009

Greg,Larry and grandchildren, We were so sorry to hear the passing of "Sis" as we all called her. She was a beautiful person and she will be missed, especially by her cousin Louise who shared many birthday cards for many years. May God continue to bless all of you.
Love, Sara (Matt), Barthenia, Louise Brown and Aunt Cat.
(Relatives from Stanford, Ky.

Debbie Billingsley

April 15, 2009

Katina, I know how much you loved your grandmother. You and your family are in my prayers.

Beth (Ernst) Phillips

April 15, 2009

Larry, Diane, Katina and LaToya,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom and Grandmother. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

Meka Wingate

April 15, 2009

Deaconess Whitlock was a beautiful person. I was glad to have known her. May God be with her family during this time. Gone...but not forgotten.

Mary Anne Tinnell

April 15, 2009

Katina, what a beautiful grandmother!! Cherish the memories and know she will always be with you! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

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