Eva Sigmon Whitener, 96, of Hickory, passed away, Sunday, November 1, 2015, at her residence.
Born September 4, 1919 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Prudy Keller Sigmon and Pinkney Bruce Sigmon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Harry Eugene Whitener, Jr., her husband of 46 years; brothers: Hugh E. Sigmon, Charles Bruce Sigmon; and sisters: Lucille S. Hefner, Linda S. Sigmon, and Pinkie S. Eckard.
She was baptized a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and joined Holy Trinity Lutheran Church after her marriage to Harry. Eva worked as a hairdresser for all of her professional life and was owner of Eva's Beauty Shop in Newton where she and her sister, Pinkie, worked side by side. She was a pioneer as a female business owner and took great pride in her profession, attending many beautician shows and competitions to stay up-to-date on the latest hairstyles.
She and her husband enjoyed traveling and had a great love for the beach. They were wonderful dancers and were members of the Shaggers Walk of Fame at Ocean Drive North Myrtle Beach.
In her later years, Eva was blessed to be cared for by many wonderful caregivers whom she embraced as family. She had a host of friends, relatives and former customers, all of whom adored her. She was a beautiful lady with a very big heart and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her step-daughter, Pamela Whitener of Hickory, NC and a number of nieces and nephews, including special caregivers; niece, Edna Brown and great-niece, Jennie Connor.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Trinity Chapel at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Bill Miller-Zurell officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
Born September 4, 1919 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Prudy Keller Sigmon and Pinkney Bruce Sigmon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Harry Eugene Whitener, Jr., her husband of 46 years; brothers: Hugh E. Sigmon, Charles Bruce Sigmon; and sisters: Lucille S. Hefner, Linda S. Sigmon, and Pinkie S. Eckard.
She was baptized a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and joined Holy Trinity Lutheran Church after her marriage to Harry. Eva worked as a hairdresser for all of her professional life and was owner of Eva's Beauty Shop in Newton where she and her sister, Pinkie, worked side by side. She was a pioneer as a female business owner and took great pride in her profession, attending many beautician shows and competitions to stay up-to-date on the latest hairstyles.
She and her husband enjoyed traveling and had a great love for the beach. They were wonderful dancers and were members of the Shaggers Walk of Fame at Ocean Drive North Myrtle Beach.
In her later years, Eva was blessed to be cared for by many wonderful caregivers whom she embraced as family. She had a host of friends, relatives and former customers, all of whom adored her. She was a beautiful lady with a very big heart and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her step-daughter, Pamela Whitener of Hickory, NC and a number of nieces and nephews, including special caregivers; niece, Edna Brown and great-niece, Jennie Connor.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Trinity Chapel at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Bill Miller-Zurell officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
Eva Sigmon Whitener, 96, of Hickory, passed away, Sunday, November 1, 2015, at her residence.
Born September 4, 1919 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Prudy Keller Sigmon and Pinkney Bruce Sigmon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Harry Eugene Whitener, Jr., her husband of 46 years; brothers: Hugh E. Sigmon, Charles Bruce Sigmon; and sisters: Lucille S. Hefner, Linda S. Sigmon, and Pinkie S. Eckard.
She was baptized a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and joined Holy Trinity Lutheran Church after her marriage to Harry. Eva worked as a hairdresser for all of her professional life and was owner of Eva's Beauty Shop in Newton where she and her sister, Pinkie, worked side by side. She was a pioneer as a female business owner and took great pride in her profession, attending many beautician shows and competitions to stay up-to-date on the latest hairstyles.
She and her husband enjoyed traveling and had a great love for the beach. They were wonderful dancers and were members of the Shaggers Walk of Fame at Ocean Drive North Myrtle Beach.
In her later years, Eva was blessed to be cared for by many wonderful caregivers whom she embraced as family. She had a host of friends, relatives and former customers, all of whom adored her. She was a beautiful lady with a very big heart and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her step-daughter, Pamela Whitener of Hickory, NC and a number of nieces and nephews, including special caregivers; niece, Edna Brown and great-niece, Jennie Connor.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Trinity Chapel at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Bill Miller-Zurell officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
Born September 4, 1919 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Prudy Keller Sigmon and Pinkney Bruce Sigmon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Harry Eugene Whitener, Jr., her husband of 46 years; brothers: Hugh E. Sigmon, Charles Bruce Sigmon; and sisters: Lucille S. Hefner, Linda S. Sigmon, and Pinkie S. Eckard.
She was baptized a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and joined Holy Trinity Lutheran Church after her marriage to Harry. Eva worked as a hairdresser for all of her professional life and was owner of Eva's Beauty Shop in Newton where she and her sister, Pinkie, worked side by side. She was a pioneer as a female business owner and took great pride in her profession, attending many beautician shows and competitions to stay up-to-date on the latest hairstyles.
She and her husband enjoyed traveling and had a great love for the beach. They were wonderful dancers and were members of the Shaggers Walk of Fame at Ocean Drive North Myrtle Beach.
In her later years, Eva was blessed to be cared for by many wonderful caregivers whom she embraced as family. She had a host of friends, relatives and former customers, all of whom adored her. She was a beautiful lady with a very big heart and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her step-daughter, Pamela Whitener of Hickory, NC and a number of nieces and nephews, including special caregivers; niece, Edna Brown and great-niece, Jennie Connor.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Trinity Chapel at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Bill Miller-Zurell officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
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