Eva Charlotte (Brackett) Whitaker, 76, of Dallas passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Eva was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family dearly. She also loved her church. Her family considered her a Saint and she was a fervent prayer warrior. Eva loved quilting, sewing and both vegetable and flower gardening. She will be dearly missed by many.
Eva is the daughter of the late Lula Guffy Brackett and David Grady Brackett. Eva was one of 11 children. Five sisters and two brothers have preceded Eva in death.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband of over 60 years; Frank Whitaker Sr., daughters Darlene Brooks and husband Don, Linda Cornwell and husband Chris and son Frank Whitaker Jr. and wife Karen. Eva leaves behind three grandchildren; Erica Lee and husband Keith, Greg Whitaker and wife Tia and Skylar Dickson as well as great-grandchildren Kyleigh, Ethan, Cooper, Makenna and Kaleb. She also leaves behind sisters; Lucille Birchfield, Catherine Whitaker and Linda-Faye Stewart. Special Family members Jean Truett, Shirley Whitaker, Nellie Haney and Larry Whitaker are missing her. Eva’s Special friends; Sister Scott, Jerry and Carolyn Jernigan and Brother and Sister Stines are also grieving her loss.
A Life Well Celebrated service for Eva will be held at 11:00 A.M on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at The Dallas Funeral Home, 212 West Trade Street, Dallas with Pastor Danny Shortridge and Pastor Jack Fox to deliver words of comfort to her family and friends. Active pallbearers are Keith Lee, Greg Whitaker, Chris Cornwell, Don Brooks and Brent Norman.
Graveside and committal service will follow in the New Masonic Garden at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, North Carolina.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM at the funeral home before the service. The family will also receive friend at the home of Linda Cornwell.
Those who wish to offer expressions of sympathy and share fond memories, please visit Eva’s guest book at: www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com
The family of Eva Whitaker has entrusted her care to the staff at The Dallas Funeral Home. We are deeply honored.
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