Carolyn Elaine Whitaker

July 29, 1948 - March 3, 2017
Carolyn Elaine Whitaker

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Carolyn Elaine Whitaker, 68, of Horse Shoe passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Elizabeth House. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was the daughter of Carroll Gilbert and Lois Edna Israel Hudson.

Elaine was a member of Mills River Baptist Church and retired from Mills River Elementary School. She was also a member of the Mills River fire department’s ladies auxiliary. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Elaine loved the lake and fishing.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Carroll Whitaker; sons, Phillip Whitaker and wife Rhonda and Jeremy Whitaker; grandchildren, Mason and Jordan Whitaker, Hannah and Ethan Stepp, all of Mills River; brother, Eddie Hudson of Fletcher; mother-in-law, Margaret Jane Whitaker of Mills River.

Funeral services will be held 2pm on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Mills River Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Whitaker-Moore Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5-7pm at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731.


Service

Monday, March 6, 2017
2:00 PM

Mills River Baptist Church - Directions
689 S. Mills River Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
828-891-8512

Burial

Monday, March 6, 2017
3:30 PM

Whitaker-Moore Cemetery - Directions
Whitaker Lane
Mills River, NC 28759

Visitation

Sunday, March 5, 2017
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mills River Baptist Church - Directions
689 S. Mills River Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
828-891-8512

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  • March 05, 2017
    Sarah Smith says:
    I will never forget nap time in kindergarten, she would always give me a piece of candy. Such a wonderful lady. Touched so many people and was always kind to everyone. Praying for peace and comfort for the family. God bless you all.

  • March 06, 2017
    Nancy Goode Riggins says:
    Carroll and family so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

  • March 06, 2017
    Tammy Fisher, Matthew Duncan, and Brandon Duncan says:
    There are so many happy memories that I could share. The love that was shown by Elaine and Carol will never be forgotten. During the time that my children and I attended Mills River Baptist Church, the love of Jesus was planted deep in our souls. The Whitakers were a great rock and Elaine was a loving comfort. Your loss is felt tremendously in our family. We look to God for comfort and thank Him for such a precious one that He placed in our lives.

  • March 06, 2017
    Allan Corthell says:
    I am better for knowing her. We are so sorry for your loss.

  • March 06, 2017
    Judy Brittain says:
    I had the pleasure of working with Elaine for many years. I will never forget the sweet, loving spirt she shared with the children and parents, as well as her coworkers . Elaine will be missed by many. I will keep Carroll, Phllip and Jeremy and their families in my prayers. Love, Judy