Edna "Beth" Elizabeth Whatley
August 29, 1932 - March 30, 2020
Elizabeth Anderson Whatley (87) died peacefully, Monday, March 30 after a prolonged illness. She was born August 29, 1932 in Dallas, Texas to David and Sallie Anderson. An active member of Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, she was involved in the Sunday School, on the Social Committee, a member of several Bible Study Groups and also kept the nursery. She was employed for many years as a legal secretary. She then retired to care for her beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Cleveland Demond Whatley. She leaves to honor her memory, a daughter, Karrin Whatley Morris (Robert) of Rocky Mount; a son James William Whatley (Sally) of Rocky Mount; and a son, Thomas Barry Whatley of Atlanta; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A private, family graveside service will be held with arrangements being handled by Cornerstone Funeral Home of Nashville. The family wishes to thank the staff of The Lodge in Rocky Mount for their devoted care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, N. C. 27804 or to Community Hospice, 2479 Hurt Drive, Rocky Mount, N. C. 27804.
Elizabeth Anderson Whatley (87) died peacefully, Monday, March 30 after a prolonged illness. She was born August 29, 1932 in Dallas, Texas to David and Sallie Anderson. An active member of Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, she was involved in the... View Obituary & Service Information