Arminda Elizabeth "Betty Whitling's Obituary
Arminda Elizabeth "Betty Carlen" Whitling, 90, of Casey, IL passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. She was born June 24, 1920, in Hidalgo, IL, the daughter of John Elmer Sowers and Dora Leone Kibler Sowers. On January 8, 1993, she married Marshall E. "Bud" Whitling in Casey, IL. He passed away on February 15, 1994. Survivors include daughters, Neva June Wright and husband Bill of Ellettsville, IN; Rebecca A. Wright White and husband Bob of Greenup, IL; Vicki Vanatta Zink and husband John of Casey, IL; Launa Carlen of Casey, IL; Luthea "Lennie" Carlen Blythe of Sullivan, IN; Lisa Carlen Adams and husband Charles of Casey, IL; daughter in law, Karen Aita Wright of Casey, IL; stepchildren, Judy Whitling Bolin and husband Ed of Casey, IL; Harold Whitling and wife Mary Ellen of Casey, IL; George Whitling and wife Shelly of Oakland; twenty-nine grandchildren; thirty-eight great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents; husband; son, Larry O. "Casey" Wright; daughter, Jeannie Sue Wright Winchester; two grandsons; four great grandchildren; and son in law, Jeff Blythe. Betty was a member of The Moriah Church of God since 1983, where she enjoyed the fellowship and support of her church family. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord in her 30's and has relied on his promises since. Betty expressed many times her thankfulness to the Lord for her wonderful children and their spouses and her step children and grandchildren for their love and support. Betty previously worked as an in-home caregiver for the elderly and many years at Main Street Pharmacy and Lacy's Grocery. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Danny Harper and Rev. Jeff Lakins officiating. Burial will follow in the Aten Cemetery, Hidalgo, IL. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to The Moriah Church of God, 4890 N 370th St., Casey, IL 62420. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, December 23, 2010 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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