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Patricia Witham Obituary
wife of Bertram High Witham died Saturday, July 9th at Northside Hospital in Macon, Georgia after a long illness. She was the daughter of Emmons Blaine and Marjorie Maritz Swallum. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Bert, her four daughters and sons-in-law: Jana and Whitney Janeway of Wilton, CT; Brenda and Michael McGinn of Atlanta, GA; Marsha and Frank Whitman of Norwalk, CT, and Tricia and Mark Davis of Thousand Oaks, CA. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, her sister Betty Whittle Sheehan, and nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by one grandchild, Hannah Witham Davis.
Pat Witham was born in Oilton, OK on December 15, 1921 and lived in Illinois and Iowa before moving to Macon at age 15. She graduated from Miller High School and attended Mercer University. In 1942 she met and married Bert Witham while he was stationed at what was then Cochran Field. Together they shared an exciting life both in the Air Force and with IBM, living in many parts of the United States and Europe and traveling all over the world. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother and she was a member of Greenwich Baptist Church in Greenwich, CT for almost 40 years. She was a tireless champion of her husband, children and grandchildren, and took enormous pride in their accomplishments. In the last few years, despite her illness, she attended numerous performances and graduations. She never missed a birthday or anniversary of any in her large, extended family and stayed in frequent touch with them all. She continued to make every holiday a celebration. She was a beautiful person with a boundlessly generous and loving spirit. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. She will be buried near her parents at Macon Memorial Park across the road from her childhood home on Mercer University Drive. The family will receive friends this evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services held on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel.
Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Witham
Stephanie Belden
July 12, 2005
Uncle Bert & Family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss and your grief. Whenever I talk about Pat (usually stories of my mom and divinity), I always say Pat is a Southern Belle. (I've never been to the south, so maybe I have no idea what I'm talking about!). But that's how I think of her. I'm glad I talked to Pat a few months ago when I invited her to stay with us in Coeur d'Alene. That invitation still stands for you, Bert (and you, Marsha, Tricia, Jana, Brenda and any of your family members). I am sending you a big hug right now, Bert. Love Stephanie & Jerry
Elizabeth Witham-Gordon
July 12, 2005
Dear Bert and Family,
I was so sad to hear of Pat's passing. Please know our thoughts are with you all daily.
When I think of Pat, I always see a gracious, elegant, kind and lovely woman. My mother said this often of Pat. The year my mother died I received a birthday card from Pat. That meant more to me than I can say.
Love to all our family.
Elizabeth
Bud Hermle
July 12, 2005
Whenever we came to visit, Pat
always gave a warm welcome. The next time she welcomes us it will
be even better.
There in Spirit.
Bud
Bob Price
July 12, 2005
May God's grace be a ray of refreshing peace to you in this time of sorrow.
Bob Price
Minister of Missions/ Administration
Mabel White Baptist Church
Bob Sanders
July 11, 2005
BJ, my sympathies on the passing of your sister.
Cindy (Johnson) Broyles
July 11, 2005
Mr. Witham and family,
My mother (Elaine Johnson) told me of Mrs. Witham's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Elaine Johnson
July 11, 2005
Bert, Retha left me a message on my answering machine when I was away on Saturday. It is with great sorrow to learn of Pat's death and I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please convey my sympathies to Jana, Brenda, Marsha, Tricia and families. I pray that God will comfort each of you as only He can. Love, Elaine
Mark Davis
July 11, 2005
We love you Mom! We hold on to Psalm 84. We will all see you soon.
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