She was born October 1, 1933 in Davidson County to Willie Roscoe and Ottie Brown Tussey.
Elizabeth was known as a sweet gentle woman who always had a smile and thanked everyone for the most simple task. Her days were filled with reading her Bible and she loved her family dearly.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William F. Whitman, Sr.; brothers, William and Howard Tussey.
She is survived by her sons, Gary Whitman and his wife Donna, Terry Whitman and his wife Nancy, Tony Whitman and his wife Karen, William F. Whitman, Jr.; daughter, Karen Beck and her husband Ricky; sisters, Jeannette Lucas, Norma Seals, Pamela Craddock and her husband Larry.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Thomasville Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 24th in Thomasville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Charlie Patrick officiating; followed by interment in Holly Hill Memorial Park.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of Davidson County, 202 Hospice Way Lexington, NC 27262.