Ella Mae Whitaker Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ella Mae Whitaker of Damascus, Virginia, who passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ella Mae Whitaker or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Stanley and Beatrice Stanley; her husband Delmar Whitaker; her daughter Sylvia Ward; her sons-in-law, Frank Marshall and Bill Heward; and her grandson Franklin Marshall.
She is survived by: her daughters, Carole Marshall and Sherry Lynn Ward; her siblings, Dorothy Rhodes and Tom Stanley; and her grandchildren, John Marshall (Lori), Tom Marshall (Deborah), Tim Marshall (Amy), Billy Heward (Nicole) and Robin Taylor (Jackie). She is also survived by 25 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 9th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Garrett Funeral Home (203 N Shady Ave, Damascus, VA 24236). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 9th 2025 at 7:00 PM and on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 7:00 AM. A committal service will be held on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Sunset Memorial Park (21674 Monroe Rd, Damascus, VA 24236).
