Vera E. McWhorter

Vera McWhorter Obituary

McWHORTER VERA E. McWHORTER (Age 87) On Friday, November 16, 2007, VERA EUGENIA McWHORTER of Silver Spring, MD, died peacefully at her home in Renaissance Gardens, Riderwood Village. Vera, the youngest of seven children, was born on February 13, 1920, in Columbus, WI, to German immigrants. She is predeceased by her first husband, Joseph S. Cullins, Jr., Esq., who died in 1973; her second husband, James M. McWhorter, who died in 2000; her son, Joseph S. Cullins III, who died in 1976; her parents, William and Lena Lewke; and her six brothers and sisters. She is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-law Donna and Dale Casey of Arlington, VA, Joyce and Wayne Bell of Easton, MD, and Mary Anne and Ron Steele of Laytonsville, MD; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. Vera was active in the Methodist Church. She loved to travel and had numerous hobbies, especially gardening, but her primary destination and most important hobby was always her family. A memorial service will be held at the Riderwood Village Chapel, 3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, November 24, at 11 am, immediately followed by a gathering for family and friends. Interment will be private at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Contributions to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (888-888-3317) are appreciated in lieu of flowers

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 19, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Vera McWhorter

14 Entries

David Lewke

November 29, 2007

Aunt Vera was the youngest sister of my father, Walter Lewke. He always thought highly of her and I fondly remember her visits when we were kids on the farm. She was indeed a very classy lady.

Carl Lewke

November 28, 2007

Although I had little personal contact with Vera while growing up, I remember my father (William Lewke) made many positive comments about her. I know he always appreciated the advice and assistance that she provided him many years ago.

Carl Andrew Lewke
Cathedral City, California

Carolyn Thomas

November 26, 2007

I remember Vera at Dianne and Jim's house for holiday gatherings and family parties. To me she represented class and elegance. Always a joy to talk to. I know she will be missed by all who knew her.

Carla Robertson

November 25, 2007

Aunt Vera was my Godmother and I remember her as a very special and beautiful person. She was kind and generous. I am sure that she will live on in the hearts of many.

Lois and John Vitcenda

November 24, 2007

Aunt Vera was a very special lady, in the true sense of the word. She was such a gracious hostess, making everyone welcome in her home. She was always willing to put us up when we were in town, happy to show us around her part of the world. She was beautiful and talented, a good mother and a great aunt! We will all miss her.

Robert Higdon

November 23, 2007

We have lost a lady --- not merely a woman --- of real class. She could overcome social difficulties the way that Superman could leap tall buildings in a single bound. We will not likely see her style and grace again in our lifetimes.

Leo and Lorna Sebald

November 23, 2007

We were saddened to learn of Aunt Vera's passing. She was a lovely lady and a special aunt. We wish to express our sympathy to all her family.

Sharon and Ernie Lambeth

November 20, 2007

Aunt Vera was such a beautiful lady inside and out. I wish we could have seen her more often, and I'll cherish the times we did.

Karen Neubauer

November 20, 2007

We are so sorry that we can't be with you for the celebration of Vera's life.
Today I was thinking of going to Vera's with my mom and dad for Joyce's wedding. When we got there, Vera was cutting out poison ivy from the holly, trying to get the yard ready for the reception. Uncle Herb and my dad joined in and worked way beyond their endurance trying to keep up with Vera.
As a result, I was driving on the beltway following Vera and Herb to the church. They must have been talking for all of a sudden, Herb crossed 3 lanes of traffic for an exit. Since I had no idea where I was, I followed and almost got hit by Uncle Joe.
My dad and Uncle Herb limped along and Vera just was vibrant and beautiful/

John Bell

November 20, 2007

Just about every Christmas, Vera would throw a party at her house. Those parties were how I got to know my Aunt Joyce’s side of the family. They would start out with people walking (walk! don’t run) up sidewalk to the house. There would be polite hugs and handshakes. People would circulate through the open living room, kitchen, dining room, and the sitting room with the piano areas.
Drinks would be served.
Downstairs… billiards. Out back some people smoking, talking.
More drinks would be served.
Laughter. Someone asking someone else to come on downstairs to play some pool. Someone else saying, why don’t you put some skin in the game to make it more interesting?
Dinner would be served buffet-style.
More drinks… more laughter.
Pool table busy? No problem, let’s get out this Christmas present little table hockey game. We start playing… if you win, you get to keep playing; if you lose you are out. I had a three day head start learning the game, so I spent quite a bit of time playing it.
More drinks, more laughter.
Pretty soon, my Uncle Wayne and I are playing a very close, exciting game. All around us, the adults are placing bets like it’s a craps table.
(Not to brag, but I beat him like a red-headed stepchild.)

I seem to have strayed a bit from the point here.
Back to Vera…
Through all of this, Vera was just great. When she greeted me or had a kind word, I could tell that she really meant it.I will miss her, but her genuine sweetness and warmth lives on in my Aunt Joyce.

Jennifer Garman

November 20, 2007

My "Gram Mac" was the most gentle and caring person I know. She knew nothing but kindness and when around her, that's all anyone else knew, as well. I loved and love her with all my heart!
-Granddaughter Jennifer

Natalie (Bell) Hagen

November 20, 2007

We were saddened to learn of lovely Vera's passing. Our sympathies to all her family. I'll never forget the fun times Dianne and I shared at her home on Cannon Dr. or at the beach--Vera's patience knew no bounds with our youthful exuberance!

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