Carolyn JoAnn Whitaker, 77, of Bellefontaine and formerly of DeGraff, passed away at 8:02 am Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Kindred Hospital in Lima.
She was born in Hazard, Ky, on Nov 22, 1939, a daughter of the late Audrey Williams and the late Reese and Bert Rutledge. She was also preceded in death by a brother.
On Aug 5, 1956, JoAnn married Richard L Whitaker, and he preceded her in death Oct 15, 2014.
JoAnn and Sonny are survived by their five children; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a brother; and her loving companion dog, “Gidget”.
JoAnn was a self-motivated entrepreneur for more than 40 years and was best known for owning and operating Dick’s Shell in DeGraff for nearly 20 years. She was an avid collector and had a passion for dolls. She enjoyed gardening and most especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She was born in Hazard, Ky, on Nov 22, 1939, a daughter of the late Audrey Williams and the late Reese and Bert Rutledge. She was also preceded in death by a brother.
On Aug 5, 1956, JoAnn married Richard L Whitaker, and he preceded her in death Oct 15, 2014.
JoAnn and Sonny are survived by their five children; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a brother; and her loving companion dog, “Gidget”.
JoAnn was a self-motivated entrepreneur for more than 40 years and was best known for owning and operating Dick’s Shell in DeGraff for nearly 20 years. She was an avid collector and had a passion for dolls. She enjoyed gardening and most especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Carolyn JoAnn Whitaker, 77, of Bellefontaine and formerly of DeGraff, passed away at 8:02 am Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Kindred Hospital in Lima.
She was born in Hazard, Ky, on Nov 22, 1939, a daughter of the late Audrey Williams and the late Reese and Bert Rutledge. She was also preceded in death by a brother.
On Aug 5, 1956, JoAnn married Richard L Whitaker, and he preceded her in death Oct 15, 2014.
JoAnn and Sonny are survived by their five children; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a brother; and her loving companion dog, “Gidget”.
JoAnn was a self-motivated entrepreneur for more than 40 years and was best known for owning and operating Dick’s Shell in DeGraff for nearly 20 years. She was an avid collector and had a passion for dolls. She enjoyed gardening and most especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She was born in Hazard, Ky, on Nov 22, 1939, a daughter of the late Audrey Williams and the late Reese and Bert Rutledge. She was also preceded in death by a brother.
On Aug 5, 1956, JoAnn married Richard L Whitaker, and he preceded her in death Oct 15, 2014.
JoAnn and Sonny are survived by their five children; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a brother; and her loving companion dog, “Gidget”.
JoAnn was a self-motivated entrepreneur for more than 40 years and was best known for owning and operating Dick’s Shell in DeGraff for nearly 20 years. She was an avid collector and had a passion for dolls. She enjoyed gardening and most especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.
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