Joanne Suttles Whitaker

October 25, 1939 - July 20, 2011
Joanne Suttles Whitaker

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Joanne S. Whitaker, 71 of Mills River, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Park Ridge Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late George and Hassie Lance Suttles. She retired from the US Postal Service and previously worked for the Henderson County Soil Conservation Service. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Surviving is her husband of 45 years, Harry Whitaker; two daughters Lavonne Fulle and husband Robert, and Kim Carpenter and husband Phil; three grandsons Kyle, Ethan and Hunter Fulle; one granddaughter Katie Carpenter all of Mills River; two sisters Lorraine Thomas of Mills River and Susie King of Lenoir; one brother Martin Suttles of Mills River; several nieces and nephews; one special great-niece Brandy Whitaker; and close family friend Jason Davis.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Friday in Whitaker-Moore Cemetery. Rev. Greg Bell and Jason Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Thursday at Shuler Funeral Home and at all other times will be at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 112 Rayís Place Lane, Mills River, NC 28759.

To sign the online register book, please visit shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.


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Friday, July 22, 2011
12:00 AM

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

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  • April 15, 2024
    Brandy Whitaker says:
    , There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. wish I could've spent a lot more time with you. Now, the time has gotten away from me again, and I lost precious time that I could have spend with Harry. It comforts me to know that he's with you again. You two shared a love that people only wish they could have. And you shared so much of that love with me, no matter what I did, or who I chose to live with at the age of 5. You two were more that my great-aunt & uncle, You were my grandparents and I cherish EVERY memory I have with the two of you. From riding with "old man Harry" in the milk truck to pick up & deliver milk. He'd always have chewing gum waiting for me. The you and I would go shopping for beads so I could make you "the most beautiful necklaces" as you would say. God I wish I could go back in time and make more of an effort to see y'all. You both know how hard it was for me to come to the "Whitaker Compound" knowing I'd never get the land i was promised. You were right NaNa. But all of that is something I never had control over and I hate myself for that causing me yo not come see y'all as much as I should have. I would have loved for you to have met Danika and us 3 paint ceramics together. I never even got Harry's famous eggnog recipe. I could go on and on. I just hope that y'all forgive me for not being there every chance I got, and I hope that one day I'll see y'all again when i get called to heaven. Lavonne or Kim please let me know when the service will be held, so i can make sure I ask for the time off. Or let me know if I can help with ANYTHING!! I love y'all!

  • July 21, 2011
    Hugh "Ronnie" Gabriel says:
    To the Whitaker family you are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of loss.

  • August 01, 2011
    Hazel Miller Benzing says:
    Joanne was a great friend and cousin and I will miss her. So glad we could spend some time together while I was in NC recently. Hazel

  • July 25, 2011
    Donna Bradley & George says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

  • July 23, 2011
    Kim Norton Meany says:
    Dear Kim, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know it can't be easy. Just know you and your family are in my thoughs and paryers. May the peace of the Lord be with. Love, Kim

  • July 23, 2011
    Reva Bryson says:
    Sorry to hear about JoAnne's death. Had heard that she was very ill. I have been away so long that I didn't see her much anymore, but I remember playing together when we were kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days. Reva Bryson

  • July 22, 2011
    Johnsie Salyers says:
    Sincere sympathy to the family. May God comfort you now and in the days to come.

  • July 22, 2011
    Dennis and Susan Griffin says:
    Lavonne and Kim: Our prayers are with you during this difficult time of Joanne's passing..We love you and will be thinking about each of you..

  • July 21, 2011
    Steven and Shannon Butler says:
    Thinking of each of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you.

  • July 21, 2011
    Eddie & Marilyn Ingle says:
    Dear Family; We are very saddened to learn of Joanne's passing. Joanne was a very special person who showed everyone kindness. She was a pleasant person to see as mail carrier coming up the driveway always with a smile and a good word. Joanne was a wonderful neighbor and the community is better for her having lived here. Our deepest sympathy, Eddie & Marilyn Ingle over on South Mills.

  • July 21, 2011
    Norman & Ann Hollingsworth says:
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • July 21, 2011
    Becky Hollingsworth Acosta says:
    Kim. I am so sorry to hear this news. Your mom was a dear lady who always had a smile. I will remember her best as one of our softball coaches at Mills River and all those weekends at your house. MY prayers are with you and the family.

  • July 21, 2011
    Hugh says:
    To the Whitaker family you are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of loss.

  • July 20, 2011
    randy roberts says:
    dear harry,lavonne,kim,so sorry to hear of joanne passing my thoughts and prays are with you all,she always deliverd a smile with the mail

  • July 21, 2011
    russ and cheryl robinson says:
    we're so sorry for your loss, Harry. as you know, she was a wonderful lady. we know you'll miss her, and we're thinking of you all. russ and cheryl robinson

  • July 21, 2011
    Dean Norton says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you

  • July 21, 2011
    Evelyn Baldwin Prince says:
    Joanne has had my sympathy and compassion in her struggle with health issues. That sympathy and compassion now go to her family. God be with you and give you strength.

  • July 21, 2011
    Jim and Diane Hardin says:
    Dear Harry and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Joanne was a very special lady.

  • July 21, 2011
    Pat Wells Morgan and Gaynard says:
    Harry Joe and Family, So sorry to hear about Joanne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!! Take comfort that this is only a temporary seperation, until you see her again in heaven. Love you!!!!

  • July 21, 2011
    Sue Allen Evans and family says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • July 21, 2011
    John & Beverly Hollamon says:
    Dear Harry and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • July 21, 2011
    George Waechter says:
    Thinking of the Whitaker Family, "God's Blessings to you all".

  • July 21, 2011
    Lacy Dylewski says:
    Harry and family, So sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. I will be at the service in my thoughts and prayers as we are currently in Pennsylvania and will not be there for the service. May God's peace be upon you. Blessings, Lacy and family

  • July 21, 2011
    Jane Whitaker says:
    I will miss Joanne's smile and presense in our lives. My deepest sympathy to the family - I know you will miss her terribly.

  • July 21, 2011
    Douglas and Susan Gordon says:
    Our thoughts and prayers go out to Harry, Lavonne, Kim and their families.

  • July 21, 2011
    Phil says:
    I love you Joanne and I will miss you so much. I know you are in a better place.