Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC

Obituary For Jean Whitley

Jean Corbett Davis Whitley, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023

Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Thorne Chapel Baptist Church, 1624 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with Rev. Richard L. Battle, officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation 1 hour prior to the service.

* MASK ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER SERVICES*

Service will be Live Stream via Hunter-Odom Funeral Service website.

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Guest Book

Aunt Jean it's time to rest now - you will be missed by many but loving thoughts of you will never fade. So many kind words which shows how much you are loved. You lived a wonderful life - touched many hearts and always willing to give of yourself. We love you Aunt Jean but take comfort in knowing I will see you again Tina & Avis

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To Patricia and family, my heart felt condolences 🙏🏽 God bless you all! May your dear loved one rest in Paradise. Angela Hill and family.

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Prayers for the family during this difficult time Mrs. Herbert E Whitley & Girls

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I am sending my love and caring thoughts during this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy to the family, Marvin Bullock

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McCarge & Ella Clark Ms. Jean was a sweet and Kind Lady. May God give each of you strength.

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We are saddened to hear that Mrs. Jean passed. Our condolences to Cynthia (Alonzo) and the entire family. We are praying for you all. What a beautiful life well-lived. - Jacqueline Bullock and Family

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To the family of Mother Whitley. The word speaks of angels and she always spreader her wings and smile. We will truly miss you at TCMBC but your spirit will still remain. RIP. Vernon & Carolyn Battle

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Our condolences to Ms. Jean family. May God continue to watch over all of you. From Johnnie and Linda Alexander and Family (Crosby, TX)

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Words cannot express the sorrow and sadness we feel at the loss of Ms Jean. Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you. Loran and Frank Brown

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To the family of Mrs. Whitley, she will be missed beyond measure. You can take Comfort in knowing she is going to her Father's House and she will rest in peace. Hold on to the love and fond memories you shared with her. That will get you through some difficult times. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

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To the families of Pat and Cynthia We are sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to your entire families. Delores Boyd Akrong & family Frances Boyd Ferguson & family

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Sister Patricia and Harold, Please know Lorraine and I are praying for you. Safe travels! Timmy and Lorraine Nelson - St. Paul's Baptist, West Chester, Pa

- Timmy T Nelson

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My Heartfelt Condolence & Prayers to Constance, Patricia, Cynthia and Family on the Transition to Heaven of their Mother, Mrs. Jean Whitley! "GOD Will Give You Strength for Every Battle, Wisdom for Every Decision and Peace that Surpasses ALL Understanding"! LOVE, Katrina Rogers - Classmate/Friend of Constance...

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Our Heartfelt Condolence & Prayers to Constance, Patricia & Cynthia & the Davis Family on the Homegoing of Mrs. Jean Whitly! Mrs. Whitley would Attend Rocky Mount Sr. High Class of "71" Monthly Birthdays Dinners & Became a Mentor, Vision of GOODNESS, Encouraging & GODLY Lady of Christ! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 WE will Miss Her Dearly! GOD'S BLESSINGS! ....Rocky Mount Sr. High Class of "71".. Constance's Classmates/Friends....

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Ms Constance I was saddened when I first heard of Ms Jeans passing, but soon I found joy when I thought of her life. Ms Jean was a true missionary, I first met Ms Jean while I was in high school and we attended the same church. The Church of the Open Door--Baptist. Under Rev George Dudley, Ms Jean would come and pick my aunt (Joan W King) up for choir rehearsal. If you needed a ride to church, grocery store and the doctors office. Ms Jean didnt mind taking you and she didnt mind telling you about the goodness of Jesus. She was a great woman of God. Praying for your peace and comfort during this time. Please know God is Abel to carry you thru. Many blessings to you and your family. Shoan and Ray Whitley

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Sending Condolences to the family. Sheila Justice

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Constance, Pat & Cynthia, so sorry for your lost! Pray God's peace will be with you! Larry, Jan & Jalisa Burns

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Till we meet again Ms Jean , you will live on in our hearts and memories. Surely your crown awaits. Donna Shelton and family from Church of the Open Door.

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So saddened to hear of the loss of Ms Whitley who was a pillar in our lives. Surely her crown awaits. Rest in peace sweet lady til we meet on that great day.

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Dorothy W Lancaster. "Rest wellJean you will be missed "

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"Rest well Jean you will be missed"

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Ms. Jean was a good women. She had a good spirit and personality. Our condolence & prayers goes out to the Whitney family. May the lord continue comfort the family 🙏 From: Cherry family

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Thinking of the family with deepest sympathy and hoping each new tomorrow will bring you comfort and peace Tina German

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My condolences to all of you and on behalf of all my family deceased we loved Ms Jean been knowing her since I was a little girl I love yall my prayers are with you as I know how you are feeling right now. Veronica Lee Richardson and Family

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Words can't express the way my hart goes out to the Davis family, this is God's business trust that tomorrow will bring better days keeping you in prayer

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Sending prayers of comfort. The Pender Family

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My sincerest condolences to Mother Whitley's family. Mother Whitley freely shared her wisdom, and she was full of wisdom, with those of us that were willing to listen. It was a pleasure working with her at Thornes Chapel MBC. She will truly be missed. Tracy Puddy

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Dear Pat, Constance and family ~ We are holding you all in our hearts and lifting you in prayer. May Sis. Jean rest in peace and may our sweet memories of her be a blessing forevermore. Rev. Dr. Nesbitt E. Spruill, Pastor The Church of the Open Door-Baptist 132 S. Glendale Avenue Rocky Mount NC 27801

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The Brown Family is so sorry for your loss. Mrs.Jean knew the Bible and was a great person, I realy enjoyed talking to her.

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To the Davis and Corbett Families, My heartfelt condolences to you all during this difficult time. I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Ms Jean she was always a sweet lady, always the same whenever I saw her.She will be missed. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you all. Love Valerie

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I'm sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Annie Steward

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Miss Jean was a beautiful and joyful person to be around and you will truly miss. To the family I pray that GOD will comfort you all in this time Charlotte Robinson & Family

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Our deepest sympathy to your family. We loved Mrs. Whitley and believed that she loved us as well. A life well lived and a reward well deserved. Know that she is at peace. Rev. Milton and Melvia Batts

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There aren't enough words to say how much Aunt Jean meant to anyone whose life she touched. She loved life and lived each day to the fullest; but most of all - she loved the LORD and now it is time for her to rest. I will miss you but take comfort in knowing I will see you on the other side. Take your much deserved rest Auntie

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Aunt Jean take your rest. You were and always be, a Pillar in our lives. As an aunt, and for the last almost 10 yrs a representative as a fill in Mom. Now you and your big sister DOLL will be rejoicing together in Heaven😇 REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE. Your niece, Barbara Jean.

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Mrs. Whitley will certainly be missed! She always had the biggest smile every time I would see her- whether at church or the Wright Center Banquets. She was a dedicated member of the Church of the Open Door Baptist for many years. She never failed to ask me about my family, especially my son. She always sent her best wishes each time we met. We will continue to lift the family up in prayer knowing that though she is absent from the body, she is present with the Lord! Love to each of you!❤️ Pastor Carl and Lou Jones-Hill

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Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to the family. Soror Meghan, please know I am here for you. God will take care of you and your family. 🙏🏼❤️

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My deepest condolence go out to the Whitley family. My memories will keep lingering in my heart of Ms. Whitley. She was a beautiful, sweet, humble, christian lady. Rest Ms. Whitley. Weeks Armstrong will definitely miss you on Stokes Street. Ann Harrison

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Constance, prayers of comfort for you and your family. Gloria Carter & Yolanda Roberson.

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Palmela McMillan

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Praying for the family Mrs Jean was a beautiful Lady she will be missed

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To the family Miss Jean was a joy to know Everyone that she met she made them feel her love of them and the Lord. Her smile will be truly missed by us all you guys rest assured that you mother is in safe hands and she is no longer suffering My love to you all Shermise B Parker

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Dear Cousin Jean, Thank you, for living a good Christian Life. Now, take your rest and we will see you again with HIM who died for all. Ford Family

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Edgecombe County Office on Aging

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Constance and Pat Truly sorry for your loss. Many memories of her and Cleo laughing and cutting up. All the girls are together praising the Lord. You are in my prayers. Deborah Pittman Coley

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Pat, Constance and family: We will all miss Mrs. Jean. What a powerful presence she provided. She is an iconic family matriarch in the finest tradition. She is admired and revered by many and her enduring image will always be with us. I think of her strength and backbone and you two surely have it. God bless you during this period of sadness and triumph!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️Angela Bryant and Lorenzo Ellis.

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Sending prayers of comfort .... Lola Leonard & family

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This is a hard one for me. I have so many fond memories of you and Ma (Minnie Cobb) at 1042. These memories bring a smile during a time when my heart is so heavy. While remembering those late night sweet treats you would share, the TBN tv watching, the singing of gospel hymns and watching the two of you sleep and the tv watching you both, a smile peeks through as the tears flow knowing that you are no longer with us. You were a true friend to my Ma. She is rejoicing as you have joined her and you can be neighbors in heaven. RIP Mrs. Jean. ❤️ you! Angela Ward

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My Dearest Great Aunt Jean. I've loved you all my life and will miss you. God has a bigger, brighter, amazing plan for you. You lived a life that anyone would want to follow. You were a good and faithful servant to the end. Tell Boot and Bernice, granny Thelma, and aunt Doll I said hello and I will see them on the other side. To God be the glory 🙏🏾

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MY MTHER IN LAW.....WHAT A WONDERFUL MOTHER,FREIND,AND CHRISTIAN LADY. I LOVE YOU AND WILL CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES FOREVER....WELL DONE FAITHFUL SERVANT OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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