Marie “DeeDee” Whetsell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Sundale Nursing Home. Born Jan. 17, 1929, she graced this world with her presence for 95 remarkable years.
Marie was a devoted wife, sharing 53 years of wedded bliss with her late husband, Clarence Whetsell Sr. “Windy.” Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter and countless memories. Marie’s loving heart extended to her only child, Clarence Whetsell Jr. Marie also played a huge part in raising her niece, Shelley Hose. As a grandmother, she delighted in her grandchildren, Robert “Rob” Whetsell, Douglas “Doug” Whetsell and Cynthia “Cindy” Bolyard, cherishing every moment spent together. She was blessed with four great-grandchildren, Kyle, Jace and Marianne Whetsell and Willow Bolyard. She was also a loving great-aunt to Holly and Heather Hose. She was a devoted sister to her siblings, the late June Marshall, the late Wesley Marshall, and her surviving sister, Shirley Smith.
Marie’s legacy will live on through her family, friends and church community. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Goshen Baptist Church Backpack Program, a tribute to her love for her late daughter-in-law and friend, Mary Ann Whetsell.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Friday, March 29, from
4-8 p.m. and again Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. with Senior Pastor Allen Dunham officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her late husband Clarence Whetsell at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. May her memory be a blessing to us all.
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