Rebecca Sue "Becky" Whitmer

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Whitmer obituary

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Whitmer

Rebecca Whitmer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by White-Sanders Funeral Home - Fisk on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Rebecca "Becky" Sue Whitmer, age 59, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at her residence in Poplar Bluff, MO. Ms. Whitmer was born February 2, 1966 in St. Louis, MO, daughter of the late Stanley Woodford and Sandra Sue Whitmer (Rusert).

She took pride in taking care of her home and family. She loved her family and spending time with them.

Becky is survived by her longtime significant other of 44 years: Donny Davis; three children: Jessica Sue Whitmer, Jennifer Ray Davis, Donnie Ray Davis, Jr.; several grandchildren; 9 siblings: Stanley Carl Whitmer, Janice Vincent, Raymond Whitmer, April Legrand, Gene Merchant, Mark Merchant, Timothy Merchant, Ronnie Whitmer, and Matt Whitmer.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two siblings: Alex "Tator" Loftis and William Merchant; and one niece: Haley Diane Whitmer

Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kevin Young officiating. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

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