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Juanita Whaley Obituary
SEAFORD - Juanita J. Whaley passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 14, 1959 in Milford, the daughter of the late William E. Jerman and Delima Porter Jerman.
She graduated from Woodbridge High School with the class of 1977. Shortly after, she married her high school sweetheart Dennis Whaley on June 30, 1979 and they made their home in Seaford.
Over the years, "Nita" worked in Blades for Seaford Florist. She loved arranging flowers and took great pride in her work. In her free time, she loved working with her hands; arts and crafts, making things for her home and family. Nita also enjoyed camping. The family would often travel the region in their camper and enjoy spending time together.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dennis Whaley; a son, Nicholas "Nick" Whaley and his wife Heather; and a daughter, Holly Wheatley and her husband Christopher all of Seaford; seven grandchildren, Cody LeCates, Zachary LeCates, Collin Weldon, Jonathan Whaley, Christopher M. Wheatley, Gavin LeCates and Clinton Whaley; and two brothers, William "Bill" Jerman of Lincoln, and Harold Jerman and his wife Phyllis of Ellendale; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Oakley Church in Ellendale. Due to COVID-19 Funeral services and burial will be private. Face coverings and social distancing will be in practice for all in attendance.
Services entrusted to the Framptom Funeral Home - Fleischauer Chapel in Greenwood. Share memories with the family at www.framptom.com
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Dennis Smith Sr
December 6, 2024
Grown up with her me and her brother Harold where best friend grown up. Her husband was my wife cousin she was very polite.
Dennis Lee Smith
December 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JW/JKH
December 14, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the (Jerman) Whaley Family for the loss of your loved one, Juanita, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength.
DL
December 12, 2020
I send my sincere condolences to the Whaley family on the loss of your loved one Juanita. May (1 Thessalonians 4:14) bring you some comfort in knowing that there is hope for those we have lost in death, because they are precious in God's eyes. May the God of All Comfort strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow.
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