Laura Elizabeth Whitlock

After meeting in high school in 1978, she was married to Steven Isaiah Whitlock on September 10, 1983 and celebrated over 37 years of marriage.

Laura enjoyed hosting gatherings, especially for the holidays, in the homes she designed and decorated herself. There was always more than enough food and seats for anyone who wanted to join. Laura was a friend to everyone. So much so that strangers frequently became lifelong friends.

She was a talented artist, preferring mediums of watercolor and acrylic. Her love of birds (particularly hummingbirds) and wildlife was evident in the many paintings she left behind. Laura and Steven both loved to travel the world, sometimes on their own, but often with their family.

Laura was called Home on December 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Franklin, father, Willard Franklin Jr., and her sister who died at birth.

Laura was survived by her:

husband, Steven Isaiah Whitlock

mother, Isabel Franklin

son, Alex Whitlock

son, Adam Whitlock and his wife Alexis

daughter, Amelia McCracken and her husband Joshua McCracken

grandson, Kalvin Elijah McCracken, whom she adored and lovingly spoiled

sister, Delia, and her husband Henry Dibrell

nieces, Hope and Hollie Dibrell; nephews, Jacob and Joshua Dibrell

brother, Willard Franklin III, and his wife Wanda

niece, Wendy; nephew, Willard Franklin IV

sister, Linda, and her husband Paul Nelson

nephews, Jordan and Aston Nelson (married to Amanda, their son, Kyrese)

and a host of close family and friends.

There will be an open viewing on January 1, 2021 from 4-8pm at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home and Cemetery (14501 N. IH-35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660).

Funeral services will be held at High Pointe Baptist Church (12030 Dessau Rd in Austin, Texas 78754) at 11am on January 2, 2021. The church has been set up to comply with social distancing guidelines with designated capacity up to 300 people. Please wear a mask for the duration of the service.

Internment will immediately follow at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home and Cemetery and repast will be hosted at High Pointe Baptist Church.

To leave condolences, please mail to Steven Whitlock and family at 6200 Lantern View Dr. Jonestown, Texas 78645.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations “In memory of Laura Whitlock” to Heart Cry Missionary Society at www.heartcrymissionary.com/donate/.