Mary Elizabeth Whitaker

Mary E. Whitaker, 89, Knoxville resident since 2000, was ushered into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. A lifelong mother and homemaker, Mary cherished Christ Jesus, her family and her church. She was preceded in death by husband, James Woodford Whitaker, 3 children, Henry Eugene, David James, and Alan Jay Whitaker. Also preceding in death were siblings, Henry, Adelbert, Willard, Donald, Louis, Walter, Robert and Harvey Milleson. Surviving family includes sons, Samuel and Thomas Whitaker, both of Knoxville and 1 daughter, Ruth Whitaker of Knoxville, as well as sister Patricia Kish and brother Richard Milleson. She has 10 surviving grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with funeral service to follow. Pastor Steve Fatow will officiate. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Friday at New Loyston Memorial Gardens in Andersonville for 11:00 am interment.