Edna Staggers Whiteman, 84, of Keyser, WV, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, MD.
Born on April 1, 1921 at Keyser, WV, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Kinsey and Frances Winona (Cumberledge) Staggers. She also was preceded in death by her husband Neil F. Whiteman in 1983 and seven brothers, Harley O. Staggers, Sr., John W. Staggers, Herman Staggers, Chester Staggers, Lester Staggers, Jacob Staggers and Oscar Staggers.
Mrs. Whiteman was retired as a school teacher with over 45 years of service with the Mineral County School System. She taught at several different schools, including Elk Garden, Keyser Elementary and Keyser Middle Schools, having taught physical education, social studies, West Virginia history and English. She was a graduate of Keyser High School, attended Potomac State College and graduated from Shepherd College, majoring in education. She received her Master's Degree in Education from West Virginia University. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Reese's Mill, WV, the Ladies Auxiliary to Queen's Point Memorial Post # 6775, VFW, McCoole, MD and Chapter 191, Women of the Moose, Keyser.
Edna was an avid collector of many items of historical significance; arrowheads, Civil War artifacts and coins, but she most notably was known to have amassed the largest collection of National Geographic magazines in Mineral County. She traveled extensively, visiting Europe and the West Coast of the United States and was a frequent visitor to Las Vegas, NV, where she enjoyed the challenges of blackjack and the nickel slot machines. She also enjoyed painting watercolor floral scenes, sharing her talent with many family and friends.
Surviving are one son, Col. Neil S. Whiteman, serving as Judge Advocate General (JAG) with the US Air Force and his wife Tamara of O'Fallon, Indiana; one daughter, Frances C. Whiteman, an attorney and principal with the law firm of Whiteman Burdette in Fairmont, WV, residing in Morgantown, WV; three grandchildren, Courtney R. Whiteman, Jake N. Whiteman and John K, Whiteman and one sister, Frances S. Snyder of Keyser. Also surviving is a large number of nieces and nephews.
Born on April 1, 1921 at Keyser, WV, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Kinsey and Frances Winona (Cumberledge) Staggers. She also was preceded in death by her husband Neil F. Whiteman in 1983 and seven brothers, Harley O. Staggers, Sr., John W. Staggers, Herman Staggers, Chester Staggers, Lester Staggers, Jacob Staggers and Oscar Staggers.
Mrs. Whiteman was retired as a school teacher with over 45 years of service with the Mineral County School System. She taught at several different schools, including Elk Garden, Keyser Elementary and Keyser Middle Schools, having taught physical education, social studies, West Virginia history and English. She was a graduate of Keyser High School, attended Potomac State College and graduated from Shepherd College, majoring in education. She received her Master's Degree in Education from West Virginia University. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Reese's Mill, WV, the Ladies Auxiliary to Queen's Point Memorial Post # 6775, VFW, McCoole, MD and Chapter 191, Women of the Moose, Keyser.
Edna was an avid collector of many items of historical significance; arrowheads, Civil War artifacts and coins, but she most notably was known to have amassed the largest collection of National Geographic magazines in Mineral County. She traveled extensively, visiting Europe and the West Coast of the United States and was a frequent visitor to Las Vegas, NV, where she enjoyed the challenges of blackjack and the nickel slot machines. She also enjoyed painting watercolor floral scenes, sharing her talent with many family and friends.
Surviving are one son, Col. Neil S. Whiteman, serving as Judge Advocate General (JAG) with the US Air Force and his wife Tamara of O'Fallon, Indiana; one daughter, Frances C. Whiteman, an attorney and principal with the law firm of Whiteman Burdette in Fairmont, WV, residing in Morgantown, WV; three grandchildren, Courtney R. Whiteman, Jake N. Whiteman and John K, Whiteman and one sister, Frances S. Snyder of Keyser. Also surviving is a large number of nieces and nephews.
Edna Staggers Whiteman, 84, of Keyser, WV, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, MD.
Born on April 1, 1921 at Keyser, WV, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Kinsey and Frances Winona (Cumberledge) Staggers. She also was preceded in death by her husband Neil F. Whiteman in 1983 and seven brothers, Harley O. Staggers, Sr., John W. Staggers, Herman Staggers, Chester Staggers, Lester Staggers, Jacob Staggers and Oscar Staggers.
Mrs. Whiteman was retired as a school teacher with over 45 years of service with the Mineral County School System. She taught at several different schools, including Elk Garden, Keyser Elementary and Keyser Middle Schools, having taught physical education, social studies, West Virginia history and English. She was a graduate of Keyser High School, attended Potomac State College and graduated from Shepherd College, majoring in education. She received her Master's Degree in Education from West Virginia University. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Reese's Mill, WV, the Ladies Auxiliary to Queen's Point Memorial Post # 6775, VFW, McCoole, MD and Chapter 191, Women of the Moose, Keyser.
Edna was an avid collector of many items of historical significance; arrowheads, Civil War artifacts and coins, but she most notably was known to have amassed the largest collection of National Geographic magazines in Mineral County. She traveled extensively, visiting Europe and the West Coast of the United States and was a frequent visitor to Las Vegas, NV, where she enjoyed the challenges of blackjack and the nickel slot machines. She also enjoyed painting watercolor floral scenes, sharing her talent with many family and friends.
Surviving are one son, Col. Neil S. Whiteman, serving as Judge Advocate General (JAG) with the US Air Force and his wife Tamara of O'Fallon, Indiana; one daughter, Frances C. Whiteman, an attorney and principal with the law firm of Whiteman Burdette in Fairmont, WV, residing in Morgantown, WV; three grandchildren, Courtney R. Whiteman, Jake N. Whiteman and John K, Whiteman and one sister, Frances S. Snyder of Keyser. Also surviving is a large number of nieces and nephews.
Born on April 1, 1921 at Keyser, WV, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Kinsey and Frances Winona (Cumberledge) Staggers. She also was preceded in death by her husband Neil F. Whiteman in 1983 and seven brothers, Harley O. Staggers, Sr., John W. Staggers, Herman Staggers, Chester Staggers, Lester Staggers, Jacob Staggers and Oscar Staggers.
Mrs. Whiteman was retired as a school teacher with over 45 years of service with the Mineral County School System. She taught at several different schools, including Elk Garden, Keyser Elementary and Keyser Middle Schools, having taught physical education, social studies, West Virginia history and English. She was a graduate of Keyser High School, attended Potomac State College and graduated from Shepherd College, majoring in education. She received her Master's Degree in Education from West Virginia University. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Reese's Mill, WV, the Ladies Auxiliary to Queen's Point Memorial Post # 6775, VFW, McCoole, MD and Chapter 191, Women of the Moose, Keyser.
Edna was an avid collector of many items of historical significance; arrowheads, Civil War artifacts and coins, but she most notably was known to have amassed the largest collection of National Geographic magazines in Mineral County. She traveled extensively, visiting Europe and the West Coast of the United States and was a frequent visitor to Las Vegas, NV, where she enjoyed the challenges of blackjack and the nickel slot machines. She also enjoyed painting watercolor floral scenes, sharing her talent with many family and friends.
Surviving are one son, Col. Neil S. Whiteman, serving as Judge Advocate General (JAG) with the US Air Force and his wife Tamara of O'Fallon, Indiana; one daughter, Frances C. Whiteman, an attorney and principal with the law firm of Whiteman Burdette in Fairmont, WV, residing in Morgantown, WV; three grandchildren, Courtney R. Whiteman, Jake N. Whiteman and John K, Whiteman and one sister, Frances S. Snyder of Keyser. Also surviving is a large number of nieces and nephews.
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