Mamie Ruth Whitmire

Mamie Ruth Whitmire

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Mar

31

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Corner Stone Funeral Chapel & Crematory

40 Corner Stone Drive PO Box 270, Ider, AL 35981

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Mar

31

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Corner Stone Funeral Chapel & Crematory

40 Corner Stone Drive PO Box 270, Ider, AL 35981

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Mar

31

Burial

1:30 p.m.

Chattanooga National Cemetery

1200 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404

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Mamie Whitmire Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Corner Stone Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Mar. 27, 2026.
Mamie Ruth Gilbreath Whitmire age 95 of Albertville, AL. died Friday, March 27, 2026 at Crossville Health and Rehab. Funeral service are Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10 AM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Elder Matthew Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 PM ET at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 9 AM until service time.

Mamie was born January 5, 1931 in Henagar, AL. to parents, James Mansel and Lora Estelle Smith Gilbreath. She was a 1947 graduate and class Valedictorian of Ider High School. She was employed many years with Tennessee Power Board and was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include her brother, Charles Gilbreath, niece, Lucinda Smith, nephews, Stan Gilbreath(Courtney), Scott Gilbreath(Angie), along with several extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James W. Whitmire, sister, Frances Carson, brother, Prince Gilbreath and nephew, Wes Mayhall.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

31

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Corner Stone Funeral Chapel & Crematory

40 Corner Stone Drive PO Box 270, Ider, AL 35981

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Mar

31

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Corner Stone Funeral Chapel & Crematory

40 Corner Stone Drive PO Box 270, Ider, AL 35981

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

31

Burial

1:30 p.m.

Chattanooga National Cemetery

1200 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.