Annie L. Whited, a beloved resident of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, in Noble, Oklahoma, at the age of 101. She was born on November 4, 1922, in Saint Augustine, Florida, to Cleopas Dawson and Jennie (Walker) Ivey.
On March 3, 1945, Annie married the love of her life, James L. Whited. As a military family, they traveled and lived all over the world, including Germany, Alabama, and the Panama Canal Zone, before finally settling in Oklahoma. Tragically, James passed away in 1966 while serving in Vietnam, but Annie’s love for him endured for the rest of her life.
Annie was a woman of deep faith, loving old-time hymns and finding joy in her favorite color, blue. She cherished days filled with sunshine and 75-degree weather, and her children and grandchildren brought the most laughter to her life. Annie believed in taking life lightly, trusting in the Lord, and facing each new day with hope. Her kind, friendly, and compassionate nature will forever be remembered by those who knew her.
For many years, Annie managed the book and gift store at the Continuing Education Building at the University of Oklahoma. She was a devoted member of CrossPointe Church in Norman, Oklahoma, where she attended the King’s Daughters Sunday School class. Her faith and church family were cornerstones of her life.
Annie is survived by her two children, James P. Whited and his spouse Barbara of St. Leonard, Maryland, and Carolyn Willige and her spouse Ben of Norman, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Jason Willige and spouse Viola Eldrod, Justin Willige, James Whited Jr. and spouse Teresa, and Daniel Whited; and four great-grandchildren, Trey Willige, Tyler Willige, Lance Whited, and Alayna Whited. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband James, her parents, Cleopas and Jennie, her sister Helen Walker and her spouse Ben Walker.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Noble Health Care Center and Loving Care Hospice for the love and compassion shown to Annie and her family during this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Full Circle in Norman, a senior day care center that held special meaning to Annie.
Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 5-6 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 2:00 p.m., at the Primrose Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Ken Huddleston officiating. Committal will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Norman following the service.
Serving as pallbearers are Jason White, Trey Willige, Justin Willige, Daniel Whited, James Whited Jr. , Lance Whited, Tyler Willige, Ben Willige and James Whited.
