Jennie Ruth Whittington Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jennie Ruth Whittington of Emporia, Kansas, born in Reading, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 89, on January 21, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Martin Weltha and Hazel Ruth Weltha (Dewitt); her children, Regena Wysocki (Mike) of Emporia, KS, Rusty Whittington of Emporia, KS, Randy Whittington (Cheryl) of Emporia, KS and Roger Whittington of Emporia, KS; her sister Norma Weltha of Emporia, KS; her grandchildren, Dano, Tanja Wysocki of Orlando, FL, Bailey, Craig Burghart of Topeks, KS, Callie, Jonathon Bartholonew of Newton, KS, Dara Wysocki of Emporia, KS, Dakota Whittington and Brandy of Emporia, KS; her great grandchildren, Tyler Smith and Taylor Alvardo; and her husband George Clyde 'Red Whittington.

A public celebration of life will be held later in the year, COVID permitting.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vanarsdale Funeral Chapel

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January 26, 2021

Ellen Protheroe Hayes wrote a sympathy message

“Rusty, Gena, Randy & Roger. I am so sorry at the passing of your mom. My memories of this fine lady make me smile and I am saddened at the loss. My family loved your mom and she will be missed. I wish there was something I could say to take away the pain but know only God can wrap his loving arms around you to ease the pain. I love you all.”

January 22, 2021

Donna L. Weber wrote a sympathy message

“A wonderful aunt. She raised a wonderful family and will be missed by all who knew her. Our families were close and Paul and I were always welcome to visit to play with the cousins. Our prayers are with Aunt Ruth's family. Love Donna Whittington Weber”

January 22, 2021

Connie Weltha wrote a sympathy message

“Our prayers are with Ruth’s family. She was an amazing woman who raised a wonderful family.”

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