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Lucella Whatley Obituary
Lucella M. Whatley went to the Lord on Friday July 26, 2012 after a long fight with pulmonary fibrosis. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marry Frances Moffatt, and her father, Robert E. Moffatt, Jr. She is survived by her son, Charles C. Whatley, Jr.; brother, Gary Wayne Moffatt; niece, Rebecca Moffatt; nephew, Matthew Moffatt; and sister-in-law, Angela Moffatt, cousins Hardy Johnson, David Johnson, and Hank Johnson, as well as many other cousins. Ms. Whatley was a mother, teacher, photographer, and cruise and sports lover. She was a devoted educator who taught for 36 years. She molded young minds at Randolph, Robert E. Lee, Southside and John Marshall high schools. Ms Whatley taught English, Journalism, and Photojournalism. Lucella spent her life giving to others and always had a huge smile on her face. She was creative and funny. She loved playing bingo and going on cruises. MS Whatley was a lifelong member of Shearer Hills Baptist Church. There will be a memorial service for her at noon on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Shearer Hills. The address of the church is 12615 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the American Lung Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucella Whatley
Steve Ochoa
August 8, 2022
I grew up with Lucella and Gary. The whole family where such nice folks. She looked like her mom. As an educator, thank you Lucella for all you did for the kids of our community.
Steve Ochoa
March 31, 2021
OMG I knew her when she was a teenager. Me and Gary her brother were best friends. They moved to Houston, I lost track of them. Lucella was very nice to all the kids in the neighborhood. May she rest in peace...
Lisa Schweers
August 20, 2012
Lucella, you were a respected colleague, inspiring mentor, and my friend at John Marshall HS. I will miss your smiling face and your wit. Thank you for touching so many lives.
Therese Neville-Soares
August 20, 2012
I was blessed to have Ms. Whatley as my journalism teacher at Randolph. She encouraged a class of interested no-nothing students into a very talented class of top UIL journalism students and BIRD'S EYE VIEW reporters, photographers, editors, etc. Through her ability to see the talent of each student and help them hone those talents without losing their personality within it, Ms. Whatley showed love, care and a spiritual joy to each one she taught. Ms. Whatley, the way you touched my life and how your lessons and my thoughts of you have helped me through many of my life's hurdles, I thank-you! Be at peace and rest in Christ's loving arms!
Janey Rodriguez Sibson
August 16, 2012
Ms. Whatley was my Journalism teacher at Southside H.S my sophomore, junior & senior year; I have the most beautiful, inspiring memories of those years that I spent with her. Thank you for the smiles, lessons and happy times!
I've never forgotten you; you've always been in my heart!
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
August 15, 2012
On behalf of the staff at the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation we offer our deepest condolences to the Whatley family. While this is a difficult time, please know that as a foundation we can offer support and information to your family as you move forward. We sincerely hope you will join the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in the fight to permanently eliminate this disease.
Jackie Coomes (Arnold)
August 14, 2012
Ms. Whatley was a wonderful teacher, and I have thought about her frequently over the last few years, especially after I became a teacher! I think her most wonderful characteristic was caring about individual students in a way that made them feel like they belonged and had something valuable to contribute.
Jessica Schlinke
August 14, 2012
Lucy was a wonderful neighbor. She was so thoughtful and did many special things for my young children. They especially liked seeing her driving around with her dogs Jessica and Snowy. She will be missed in the neighborhood but will always be a part of our hearts.
Pat Estes Davis
August 14, 2012
I have many wonderful memories of Ms. Whatley as my journalism teacher at Randolph. She was so kind, funny, smart and such a great, inspirational teacher! My deepest sympathies to her family. God bless!
Joe Tippett
August 13, 2012
Lucella and I grew up together sharing play times, mud & malt-o-meal pies, school memories, family outings and many other times too numerous to mention. She will always have a very dear place in my heart.
Gary, my very best to you and your family, may God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Steve Jennings
August 13, 2012
Lucella was a wonderful colleague devoted to her students and her profession. I will never forget the valuable influence she had in the struggle to make our schools more effective for student learning. She will be missed by all of us teachers. God bless her family and friends in this time of a great loss. Steve Jennings
Sandra Lofton-Geise
August 12, 2012
Lucella was a great friend and a devoted teacher. We had some memorable adventures together. She loved her students and her profession. I pray for peace and comfort for her family.
Lane Beauchamp
August 12, 2012
Mrs. Whatley was my journalism teacher at Robert E. Lee. She was one of the few people back then to take a chance on a geeky kid who wanted to write and introduced me to a world of unforeseen opportunities. I still have the first story I wrote for her and the "Bugle Call" - a tale of our summer choir tour of Mexico. It was a front page banner story of the first issue of my junior year. I was hooked. Her trust and encouragement gave me confidence to not only explore my first profession as a reporter, but embrace my passion for telling people's stories. We lost touch over the years, but I'll never lose what she gave me. Rest in peace, Mrs. Whatley.
August 12, 2012
My condolences to the family of Lucella Whatley, friend and colleague during our teaching careers at Randolph High School. Her legacy was the success of her students.
Billie Mims, Jasper, Texas
Betty Hendrick
August 12, 2012
Dear Family,
What a creative teachetr and friend! I was honored to share time with Lucella at Randolph High School long ago---her enthusiasm and concern for students and colleages exemplified the person she was.
May the comfort of God's grace touch your lives just as Lucella shared that grace with others.
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