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Charlean Whiddon Obituary
Eastland, Texas - Charlean Blanche Crain Whiddon, 81 years old, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Private service and burial were held in Eastland, Texas on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Charlean was born in Elmira, New York on January 29, 1933, one of eight children to Frank and Helen Crain. Charlean married Samuel Whiddon in 1953 in Charleston, South Carolina where he served in the United States Navy. They lived in Florida and Louisiana before making their home in Pasadena, Texas in 1963. Charlean began working for the Pasadena Independent School District in 1974, managing the district's test kitchen and multiple school kitchens before retiring in 2001. Charlean graduated from San Jacinto College and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pasadena. She loved people and mentoring others throughout her career. Charlean loved to say "Everyone needs ten hugs a day" and after retirement she helped host large annual gatherings of food service friends. Charlean and her husband moved to Fort Worth in 2005 to be near family members. Samuel Whiddon died in 2007 and has now been joined by his beloved wife. The suffering is over, and God is good. "Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me". Psalm 23:4 The family will always be grateful for the compassionate care provided by Encompass Home Health, Valley View Healthcare Center, Hendrick Hospice Care, and many loving caregivers. Charlean was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, son Stanley Whiddon, and daughter in law Cynthia Whiddon. She is survived by son Philip "Red" Whiddon and wife Chris Frost Whiddon of Eastland, son Nathan Whiddon of Denison, daughter Pamela Whiddon Cruz of Fort Worth, grandsons Frank Cruz and Nick Cruz of Fort Worth, sister in law Elaine Crain of Bonneau, SC, many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, Texas 79601.
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Pamela Whiddon N. Cruz
December 13, 2023
We will always miss you and not forget what happened. Your grandsons will always have you in their hearts and know you are at peace and safe in heaven. You sacrificed so much for your family. I remember everything and know you are with your loving son and dad. We will never forget... Your friends were heartbroken in your passing. You truly were an angel and is in his arms as we treasure your memories. You can't be hurt and are truly healed. I won't forget our last night together along with your grandsons. They will never forget what you said or your hug either. When the sun's reys shine through the clouds, I know you are there. Love you mom! Aunt Mary is celebrating with you in heaven as well.
Pam Whiddon
February 2, 2023
Remembering mom is a struggle from immense grief of missing someone so special that we all know had more time than she was given.
God surely knows the circumstances and took her Home to be safe and to be with loved ones in heaven. The son she is with in heaven loved and adored her and would never harm her. She will always be missed by her two grandsons that made her laugh, who she loved hugging, going for treats with, and whom she trusted till the end.
God healed all her heartaches she experienced in her last lonely years and she is blessed to be with Aunt Mary, Dad, her beloved son Stanley, Aunt Martha, Edith, Grandma and Grandpa Crain, and loving friends.
Pam Cruz
December 14, 2020
There won't ever be anyone as special as you. The world was dimmer when you passed away, but I know heaven has been glorious for you, your loving son Stanley, dad, and your special family. I believe you are living a vibrant life with Jesus. We miss you. This world has changed so much. I'm glad you are safe and healed. Your grandsons miss you, your hugs, and your delicious cooking!
Your daughter.
Deborah Crain
December 12, 2019
I will always miss you and always share memories with my grandchildren of you.
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Pam Cruz
December 26, 2014
The quote "I believe in love at first sight,I loved my mom from the first time I opened my eyes" describes how I feel about you mom. The hurt is done, the memories live on, the love was not enough, and the heartbreak was forever but you will always be missed and in my heart. You gave us life, sacrificed for us, trusted us, and loved us with an amazing heart. I try to be a mom like you, but your heart was more forgiving, your spirit more alive, and your soul was so kind. I miss you mom with all I have left. Your story will not die and I will only hope to see you in my dreams and never forget our hugs and talks.
Love you to eternity and can't wait to see you one day, when it is my time.
John Gonzales
December 24, 2014
Prayers to the family she was a wonderful woman and a great friend to my mom.
Glenda Shelton
December 21, 2014
Charlene was a beautiful person she was always ready with a joke and many hugs I worked with her for many years and she was so kind she will be greatly missed she was a good friend.
Judie Gay
December 20, 2014
Charlean was a wonderful friend..and co=worker..........You will be miss.......Judie Sanderson Gay
Carol Crain-Ramirez
December 19, 2014
Aunt Charlean, we had an extra special connection that I will cherish forever. All those phone conversations we shared meant the world to me. You were so kind and caring, gave the best hugs of anyone I know. I promise to be there for Pamula, Frank and Nicholas because I know they meant the world to you. The boys will be in my prayers as well. Time doesn't heal the loss of a mother, you just learn to go on. I love you my dearest Aunt Charlean. You really did have the heart the size of Texas.
frank wayne durden
December 19, 2014
you will be deeply missed in my heart and in my life I no you are in a better place and looking over me will be with you some day love ya
Debbie Crain
December 19, 2014
I miss her hugs. Always in my heart.
ELAINE CRAIN
December 19, 2014
WE LOVE HER SO MUCH. WE WILL MISS HER SO MUCH. WE MISS HER SMILE AND JOKES. IT FEELS LIKE APART OFUS IS DIED TOO. WE LOVE HER SO MUCH. WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN AND WE WILL HER JOKES AND SEE HER SMILE IN HEAVEN. WE LOVE YOU GUYS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR MOM WANTED YOU GUYS TO BE CLOSES. SHE IS IN EACH OF YOU JUST REMEMBER THAT AND THINK HOW SHE WOULD WANT YOU TO BE. LOVE EACH OTHER AS CHRIST LOVES US.
Pamela Cruz
December 19, 2014
Mom you have been an angel comforting, helping, loving, and caring for many people your whole life. You always had a smile, a twinkle in your eye, a joke to tell, and a story of family and adventures. You are in the arms of your loving son Stanley who cherished you with all his heart, holding dad's hands after missing him for so long, and hugging your mom and seeing her with eyes that are healed and hearing the sweet sounds of heaven. God took you home so you would not suffer anymore. He knows that you were hurting and now has you smiling in his compassionate arms. You will be fine now. I miss you so much but will sleep knowing you are safe and home in God's amazing heavenly home. Love you to the moon mom. Miss you forever.
Your daughter and friend, Pam
Melissa Ball-Meade
December 18, 2014
So sorry to learn of her passing. I have memories of when she visited my grandma (Susie Scriven) in Horseheads, NY many years ago. Sending love.
Preston Cravey, Jr.
December 18, 2014
We will greeatly miss you Aunt Charlean. Of mom's brothers and sisters you had the kindest most generous heart. What you lacked in earthly wealth you more than made up in spiritual wealth. I know that the angels in heaven were rejoicing last night when Jesus called you home. A great lady who always put others first. We love and will miss you until we are all together once again.
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