1944
Pat
2020
Pat Whitten
July 3, 1944 — March 21, 2020
Pat Whitten was born July 3, 1944 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Mancel Leander and Esther Lee Miller Houston.
She was united in marriage to Ray Whitten. He passed away on February 16, 1992.
Mrs. Whitten loved the Lord! She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church for over 30 years - she was faithful in her attendance and loved helping in the nursery. She had a servant's heart, a special care and concern for the elderly, and a passion for volunteering. She volunteered at Jesus Cares of McNairy County, the kitchen ministry at Lakeview Baptist church and the nursery.
She was fiercely independent. She enjoyed working in her garden, flowers and yard. She took great pride in keeping her house and yard beautiful. Holiday gatherings, boat rides, vacations, shopping with her daughter, and painting/drawing were a few of her favorite things.
Her faith sustained till the end, and in her final days - she said "I am ready to see my Father."
Mrs. Whitten departed this life on March 21, 2020 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 75 Years, 8 Months, 18 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Lynn Underwood and husband Michael of Selmer, TN; a son, Ernie Ray Whitten of Selmer, TN; five brothers, William Houston of North Carolina, Milton Houston and wife Dina of Missouri, Johnny Houston and wife Brenda of Oklahoma, Ronnie Houston and wife Dena of Missouri, Jackie Houston of Missouri; two sisters, Kathy Reed of Missouri, Shirley Smith of Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Logan Brooke Blasingame and husband Austin of Tullahoma, TN, Ana Michelle Dunn and husband Britt of Covington, TN; four great grandchildren, Tyler Chase Zandi, Mallory Rose Zandi, Asher Scott Blasingame, Rowan Lane Dunn; two nieces, Teresa Houston Archer and husband John and Christy Houston White and husband Blake; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Whitten was preceded in death by a son, Tony Lynn Hurst; stepmother, Madeline Gordon; two brothers, Tommy Wayne Houston, O'Neal Houston.
IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR LEE’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 17, WHICH TOOK EFFECT AT 12:01 AM MARCH 23, 2020, THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VISITATIONS OR SERVICES THROUGH APRIL 5, 2020.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION AND APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
She was united in marriage to Ray Whitten. He passed away on February 16, 1992.
Mrs. Whitten loved the Lord! She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church for over 30 years - she was faithful in her attendance and loved helping in the nursery. She had a servant's heart, a special care and concern for the elderly, and a passion for volunteering. She volunteered at Jesus Cares of McNairy County, the kitchen ministry at Lakeview Baptist church and the nursery.
She was fiercely independent. She enjoyed working in her garden, flowers and yard. She took great pride in keeping her house and yard beautiful. Holiday gatherings, boat rides, vacations, shopping with her daughter, and painting/drawing were a few of her favorite things.
Her faith sustained till the end, and in her final days - she said "I am ready to see my Father."
Mrs. Whitten departed this life on March 21, 2020 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 75 Years, 8 Months, 18 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Lynn Underwood and husband Michael of Selmer, TN; a son, Ernie Ray Whitten of Selmer, TN; five brothers, William Houston of North Carolina, Milton Houston and wife Dina of Missouri, Johnny Houston and wife Brenda of Oklahoma, Ronnie Houston and wife Dena of Missouri, Jackie Houston of Missouri; two sisters, Kathy Reed of Missouri, Shirley Smith of Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Logan Brooke Blasingame and husband Austin of Tullahoma, TN, Ana Michelle Dunn and husband Britt of Covington, TN; four great grandchildren, Tyler Chase Zandi, Mallory Rose Zandi, Asher Scott Blasingame, Rowan Lane Dunn; two nieces, Teresa Houston Archer and husband John and Christy Houston White and husband Blake; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Whitten was preceded in death by a son, Tony Lynn Hurst; stepmother, Madeline Gordon; two brothers, Tommy Wayne Houston, O'Neal Houston.
IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR LEE’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 17, WHICH TOOK EFFECT AT 12:01 AM MARCH 23, 2020, THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VISITATIONS OR SERVICES THROUGH APRIL 5, 2020.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION AND APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
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