Obituary of Phyllis Whitten

Phyllis Amanda Shiflett Whitten, 77, of Lynchburg passed away suddenly and peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2009 at her home. Born in Buena Vista, VA on October 9, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Phillip B. and Mabel Smith Shiflett. She was the widow of Patrick Dean Whitten, Jr. to whom she was married for 42 years until his passing on August 22, 1996. Mrs. Whitten was a member of First Southern Methodist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lynchburg Chapter for over 10 years and served as Worthy Grand Matron. She was a loyal and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and dedicated her life to God, family and home. She will always be remembered for her humility and willingness to do for others. She is survived by a son, Patrick Gene Whitten and his wife, Nora. A daughter, Wanda Kaye Hicks and her husband, West all of Evington. Two grandsons, John Patrick Whitten of Baroda, MI and Andrew Cary Whitten, at college. Three sisters, Mary Alice Spangler of Glasgow, Cile Galmish of Rock Hill, SC and Debbie Coffey of Buena Vista. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Buddy, Earl Lewis and Asa. A Celebration of Mrs. Whitten?s Life and Faith will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Chapel. Keeping with Mom?s wishes, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society and to The Gideon?s International.