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Ignatia "Nettie" Grafe Whatley

October 2, 1943 – April 7, 2020
Obituary of Ignatia "Nettie" Grafe Whatley
IN THE CARE OF

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

Ignatia “Nettie” Grafe Whatley, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. A native of New Orleans, Nettie was born to the late Max Carl Grafe and Josephine Cannella Grafe.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine Whatley Salvo; son-in-law, Stepthen G. Salvo, her granddaughter, Claire Sophia Salvo; sister, Barbara Ann Hasselbeck; and brothers, Max Grafe, Clinton Grafe and Philip Grafe. She is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Revell Whatley; her grandson, Sean Franklin Salvo; and her brother, David Grafe.

Nettie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be deeply missed by all.

Due to current circumstances, services will be held at a later date. The family invites you to share your fond thoughts and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.

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