Helen S. Whitaker

Helen S. Whitaker, 98, formerly of Kannapolis N.C., passed away April 30, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Albemarle. A private graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020 with Pastor Wade Eason officiating.

Mrs. Whitaker was born September 1, 1921 in Cabarrus County to John Henry and Sarah Elizabeth Shoaf.

She was a devoted, wife, mother, and homemaker to her husband and her family. She was a charter member of Lane Street Church of God.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Thomas Daniel Whitaker Sr., her parents, and her siblings: Fannie M. Shoaf, John H. Shoaf, Dock Shoaf, David D. Shoaf, Helen Lilly L. Shoaf, Rober L.  Shoaf, Sarah E. Shoaf, Charles J. Shoaf Jr, and Rosie M. Shoaf. She is survived by her brother' Howard Shoaf.

She is survived by her children, Thomas Whitaker, Jr. (Mary) , and Brenda (Tony) Hill, two grandchildren Neal (Maria) Whitaker, Susan (Chris) Lankford, and two great grandchildren: Dalton and Thaddaeus Lankford, and also her maltipoo baby, Diamond.

Thank you to Hospice of Stanly County, and Dr. Koohestani for their loving care.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to: Stanly County Hospice, 960 N. 1st St, Albemarle NC, 28001 or the Coltrane Life Center, 221 Corban Ave. Concord, NC 28025