OBITUARY

Shirley Anne Whitman

March 28, 1948June 8, 2019
Obituary of Shirley Anne Whitman

IN THE CARE OF

JA Snow Funeral Home

WHITMAN, Shirley Anne Age 71 of Halifax, passed away June 8, 2019 at the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, She was the daughter of Gerald and Verna Wood. Shirley was a high school cheerleader and basketball player, volunteer with brownies, Sunday school, various softball teams (kept score). She worked as a medical secretary for many years. Graduate of Halifax West and Maritime Secretarial School. Her hobbies were travelling, camping, and gardening. She enjoyed the outdoors, spending time at the family cottage in Queensland, and attending sporting events including softball. Her priority was her family. She loved gatherings, especially at Christmas time – Nobody loved Christmas more than Shirley did. Shirley was survived by her husband, Ray Whitman, Daughters; Jennifer Anne Whitman (Chris), Shelly Whitman (Ben), Shauna Siscoe (Mark), Son; Jeffrey Whitman (Elizabeth), Sister; Marguerite Hill (Alfred), Brother; Harry Wood (Sandra); 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Gerald and Verna Wood (Parents) and brother Emerson Wood (died in infancy). Visitation will be held in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 6-9 pm with a funeral service the following day, also in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, June 13, 2019, at 10:00 am. Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. A general reception of coffee and tea will be held directly afterwards for all in attendance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors of the Victoria General ICU for their excellent care.

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Past Services

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Visitation

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Funeral Service

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Reception