BORN

1935

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory - Wichita

11800 West Highway 54

Wichita, Kansas

Kathleen Whillock Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2015.

Whillock, Kathleen, 79, loving mother, sister, grandma and great grandma passed away March 29, 2015. Kathleen loved to draw, enjoyed doing hair, very creative and enjoyed sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mearl; son, Jeffrey Bennett and daughter, Sandra Lee Bennett. She is survived by her son, Mearl Whillock II; daughter, Linda Thomas; brothers, John (Jeannie) Murphy, Darrell (Linda) Murphy, Doyle Murphy; sisters, Mary Hobson, Donna Ramsey; grandchildren, Sean and Derrick Whillock; great grandson, Damien Whillock and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with family is 4 to 7 pm Friday and funeral service is 3:00 pm Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Resthaven Mortuary.

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April 22, 2015

Amy Jasmin

I am so glad to have known you. You treated me like your own and I got to experience the sweetness of your spirit. I'm sure our spirits will meet up again. ¢½¢½¢½¢½

April 10, 2015

Sean Whitworth

Miss you Grandma! You were an amazing woman. Thank you for everything you did for me.

April 3, 2015

Laura Murphy

A beautiful lady inside and out. I will miss you.

April 2, 2015

Mona & Kevin Logsdon

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Little Mearl. I so remember your mom and dad at the lake and how fun and gracious they both were. I know Kev has many many more that he talks of often. Miss you all-

April 1, 2015

Karla McLain

Aunt Kathleen I am remembering you dearly along with your husband Mearl. I have fond childhood memories visiting all of your family. Praying for your peace.

March 31, 2015

Jeannie Scott

I will so miss you, Aunt Kathleen. You were so loving, very creative and fun! Praying for our family to remember the wonderful times spent with you and Uncle Mearl.

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