Geraldine Canary Whatley

1923 - 2017

Geraldine Canary Whatley obituary, 1923-2017, Woodstock, GA

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Haisten Funerals & Cremations

1745 Zack Hinton Parkway

McDonough, Georgia

Geraldine Whatley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 11, 2017.

Mrs. Geraldine Canary Whatley, age 94 of McDonough, Georgia passed away December 9, 2017. She was born in Riverside, Georgia to the late Clarence Everett and Katie Ann Lowe Canary. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, John Roy Whatley, her son John Roy Whatley, Jr., her brother, Jack H. Canary and a son in law, Robert Slauson. She was a graduate of Russell High School and was a member of Kelley Presbyterian Church. She was retired from the Henry County Health Department. Survivors include her daughters, Sandra W. (Danny) Brown of McDonough and Myra W. Slauson of Woodstock; eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Friends may visit the family Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 PM at the Kelley Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Lance Wade officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made to the Kelley Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund in memory of Mrs. Whatley. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, www.haistenfunerals.com.

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December 18, 2017

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To the family of Geraldine C. Wheatley:

May God mend your broken and crushed heart. He will help you, because he cares for you.

December 12, 2017

Donna Phillips

Sandra and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. God will comfort you during this
time and you will hold your Mother's memories in special place in your heart.

December 11, 2017

Annette Lane

Sandra you and your Family are all in my daily prayers and thoughts. We were just talking about your visit a couple of weeks at Sunday School. Thank you for sharing your visit with us.

December 11, 2017

Elizabeth Camp

Sandra and family-Your mom was a special lady.I will miss her so much.You and your family will be in my prayers.Love,Elizabth Camp

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