Jean Whitaker Obituary
The memory of Jean Whitaker of Richmond, Kentucky, who passed away on April 17, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Jean farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Jean is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her spouse J. B. Whitaker; her parents, Sherman Crawford and Cordelia Crawford; and her children, Beth Van Winkle and Steve Whitaker.
She is survived by: her daughters, Holly Sharp (Will) and Allison Prather (William); and her children-in-law, Artie Van Winkle and Debby Whitaker. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 25th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home (328 W Main St, Richmond, KY 40475). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
