Lella Beatrice Whitaker

Lella Beatrice “Bea” Farr Whitaker of Buda, Texas, went to be with her Lord on February 18, 2007 at the age of 82 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Granger, Texas on October 21, 1924 to John Edward and Alzadie Gertrude Whittington Farr. During her 2-year battle with cancer she always had a positive attitude and encouraged those around her going through cancer or any of life’s trials. She always had a kind word to say, never met a stranger and always found the good in people. Bea graduated from Kyle High School and lived in Corpus Christi and Austin, Texas where she became a beautician, having her own shop, Royal Manor Beauty Salon, for 30 years. After retiring, she still cut and fixed hair until she was 81. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Buda and had taught Sunday school since she was 20. Her interests were crafts, music and over the years had been involved with the Buda Senior Citizens Center. Bea married her childhood sweetheart James Elton Whitaker in November, 1945 who preceded her in death in October, 2001 after 56 years of marriage. Also preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Dora McGinnis, Opal Page; brothers, Dorris and Joe Farr; and a great-granddaughter, Heather Renee Wehrman. She is survived by brother, Cullen Farr and wife Florence of Georgetown, Texas; daughter, Janice Beffort and husband JD of Buda, Texas; son, Terry Whitaker and wife Linda of Austin, Texas; granddaughter, Nicole Wehrman and husband Nathan of Uhland, Texas; grandsons, Chad Beffort, Joshua Whitaker and wife Dani, Shane Teague all of Austin Texas, and Ernest Teague and wife Amber of Round Rock, Texas; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, February 21 at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home in Austin. Services will be at First Baptist Church of Buda, 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 22, with burial to follow at Forest Oak Memorial Park in Oak Hill. The family wishes to thank Dr. Laurence Tokaz, Pam Garza and their staff at Texas Oncology South Austin Cancer Center, the staff at Progressive Home Health Care Center in Buda and staff from Hospice Austin for all of their wonderful devotion and care given during her illness. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Buda’s Sound System Fund or the American Cancer Society. Mom, God saw you were getting tired so He put his arms around you and whispered “come with me”. With tearful eyes we watched you fade away, although we love you dearly we cannot make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. It’s going to be lonesome here without you. We’ll miss you every day. Life will not be the same since you’ve gone away. When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, we will hear you whisper “cheer up and carry on”. Each time we see your picture we can almost hear you say, “don’t cry, I’m in God’s keeping, we’ll meet again someday”. We all love you Mom and thank you for being such a wonderful example for all of us. Memorials and guestbook online at wcfish.com