Lillian Watts Whitmore, Natchez
1917 - 2007
NATCHEZ — Services for Lillian Watts Whitmore, 90, of Natchez, who died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at Natchez Regional Medical Center, will be 11 a.m. today at Zion Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev. Birdon Mitchell Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow at Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time today at the church.
Mrs. Whitmore was born Aug. 26, 1917, in Adams County, the daughter of Lee and Mildred Jones Watts. She was a long time member of the church. She was a retired educator from Adams County Public School District. She received her master’s degree in education. She was also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Society. She loved music, crocheting and sewing.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Whitmore; and two brothers.
Survivors include her godchild, Mrs. Mamie Mazique of Greenville; nieces, Gladys Arnette Fells, Charlotte Joann Waller and Annette Marie West; the Zion Chapel Church family; Glenburney Rehab and Healthcare staff; Dr. J. R. Todd and staff; and many former students and friends.
Pallbearers will be members of the Zion Chapel Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.lairdfh.com.
Memories
Posted by NitaRobinson (anonymous) on December 28, 2007 at 2:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mrs. Whitmore has touched the lives of so many people. She leaves us with memories of her kind heart and joyful singing.
Posted by eaglebe (anonymous) on December 28, 2007 at 10:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mrs. Whitmore. I too have fond memories of Mrs. Whitmore. Long time ago, we (children) thought teachers were "almost like God or the President". She seemed at first "unapproachable" only because she was so grand. As a child, I would stop by her house and talk to her. She just had a way with making you feel "special". That lady was always so kind and uplifting and encouraging. I also loved to hear her sing.
Posted by aesa (anonymous) on December 28, 2007 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ms. Whitmore lived "across the fence" from me when I was a child. She retrieved many a ball from her yard for us...she was always kind, pleasant, and gave all the kids in the nieghborhood endless treats. A great family...a great lady!
Posted by SIOUXLADY (anonymous) on December 29, 2007 at 8:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
OH SUCH GREAT MEMORIES.. I AM ONE OF MANY A NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN. SUCH A WHOLESOME UPBRINGING IN OUR HOOD.
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