Virginia, born January 8, 1932 in Sandersville, MS went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 29, 2020 at 12:15 A.M. Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home on Friday, October 2 from 11:00 to 12:00 with funeral services to follow. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park.
She was an avid bowler, loved to spend time with her family, loved to cook, loved her flowers and loved to travel. She spent the majority of her adult life in the Jackson area and later moved to Brandon. She loved her church family and missed not being able to attend Raymond Road Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Sheila Williams, Gary (Rita) Mapp, Mike (Tonie) Chapman, Mark Whitmer, Mary Whitmer, Jeannie (Ted) Schultz; sister, Sarah (Rudy) Ainsworth. She also had 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grands, 19 great-great grands, 1 great-great-great grand and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Whitmer; her parents, George and Sadie Manning; brothers, George Jr., Elmo, Olan, James Glen; sisters, Maggie Lee and Virgie; son, Terry Chapman; grandson, Greg Howell; great-granddaughter, Alexandria and great-great grandson, Brayden.
She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister and a great friend. Although she is no longer in pain and has joined all that have passed before her, she will be missed by everyone who knew her.
We love you Mom
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
