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Frances Whidden Obituary
WHIDDEN, 71
Winter Haven Hospital
WINTER HAVEN - Frances Whidden, 71, of Winter Haven, died Dec. 31, 2007 at her home due to heart failure.
Born June 22, 1936 in Tarrytown, FL. She worked at the Winter Haven Hospital for 10 years as a financial advisor. She was a member of Village Church of God and devoted her life to her church. She enjoyed painting, writing poetry and songs.
She is preceded by her husband, Alton Whidden. Survivors include her children, Diane Stamey, Auburndale, FL, Brian Whidden, Carlinville, IL, Richard Whidden, Thomasville, GA, and Christopher Whidden, Winter Haven, FL.; brothers, William "Bill" Franklin, Tallahassee, FL, and David Franklin, Jasper, FL.; sister, Eloise Green, Perry, FL.; 6 grandsons and 3 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 between 6-8pm at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven. Funeral service Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, 2pm at Village Church of God.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Whidden
Carolyn Mickler
January 6, 2008
My prayers are with all of the family!
a cousin, Carolyn Franklin Mickler
Abercrombie's Flower Market
January 5, 2008
Our sincerest sympathies to the Whidden family. It has been our honor to serve your family in many capacities throughout the years. May the cords of love woven together by Al & Fran be the very thing to bind the family for generations to come.
Mike and Nikki Jones
January 5, 2008
Our sympathies to the many friends and family who loved both Mrs. Fran & Uncle Al. Oh, but what a great reunion has been had. We too were honored to know them both and we will forever be impacted by their living example for life itself. God Bless You All.
Douglas/Wanda LeRoy
January 4, 2008
I have wonderful memories of the Whiddens involvement in youth camp and children ministries. May God comfort you and remind you that we will see them again.
Jina Dorman-Cheatham
January 4, 2008
Dear Diane, Brian, Rick & Chris:
What a wonderful person your Mother (my adopted "Aunt Fran" was).
I will always treasure the many years of wonderful memories.
My love to you all,
Jina'
Tami Miller
January 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terri Jones
January 3, 2008
Chris, Val & Hayden,
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.
Jina Dorman-Cheatham
January 3, 2008
Dear Diane, Brian, Rick & Chris:
What a wonderful person your Mother (my adopted "Aunt Fran" was).
I will always treasure the many years of wonderful memories.
My love to you all,
Jina
Michael and Jennifer Fraker
January 3, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of Fran's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Whidden family.
Geri and Bill Gates
January 3, 2008
We were sad to hear about Frans death, she was a special lady and we loved her. We know she is with God and that conforts us.
Debbie and Robert Sauls
January 3, 2008
Dear Chris, Val and Hayden,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless you.
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