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Shirley Whitehead Obituary
Shirley Evelyn (Barnes) Whitehead, 67, Muhlenberg Township, died Jan. 22, 2010, in Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Charles William Whitehead Jr., whom she married Sept. 5, 1970.
Born in Bath County, Kentucky, on March 28, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Edna L. (Lemons) Barnes.
She was a 1960 graduate of Monon (Ind.) High School
Shirley is also survived by three sons: Brian R., husband of Linda J. (Watkins) Tyner, Muhlenberg Township; Craig R., husband of Cathy (Rutt) Tyner, Kingston, Tenn.; and Charles W. III, husband of Lori (Kline) Whitehead, Lincoln University, Pa.
Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Viewings will be held Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until time of services in the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.
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Janel Wilkins Lane
January 31, 2010
Dear Chuck and Families,
I am so so sorry to hear the sad news. Losing a parent is so extremely hard! I lost my father 9 years ago and it still feels like yesterday. Hold onto all your memories and take comfort knowing that she is in a better happier place. Now she is your guardian angel and will always be with you. If you ever need to talk and need someone who understands please feel free to contact me. Take care and God Bless you!
Janel
Janet Brunk
January 26, 2010
Brian and Craig and families. I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I did not know how bad she was. I want you to know that I am thinking of you and know how you feel. Hang in there and stay close to each other for support. Will talk soon. Love, Aunt Jan (Brunk).
Gayle Creamer
January 26, 2010
Chuck,
I heard the sad news from Elaine Steele. Please know that you (and your family) are in my thoughts and prayers. So sudden and so sad. God bless.
Leigh Keneston
January 25, 2010
Brian & Craig,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I can't image what you are going through right now. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Leigh and family
Ron Heim
January 25, 2010
My condolences to all of you. I can remember playing at the house when we were kids and Shirley was just wonderful to us.
Blind Hartman's Tavern
January 25, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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