Mrs. Ethel Mamie Whitmore of Calhoun, GA passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Whitmore was born in Fry, GA on November 28, 1922 to the late Ben Cantrell and Mamie Ballew Cantrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Calvin Whitmore; and one son, Roger Lynn Whitmore. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Ray (Peanut) and Barbara Whitmore of Cleveland, TN, Jimmy Whitmore of Calhoun, GA, and Richard and Tammy Whitmore of Calhoun, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine (Sissy) and Gene Mitchell of Calhoun, GA and Brenda and Jerry Lord of Morganton, GA; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. James Whitmore officiating. Music was by Rodney Hilley. Pallbearers were Billy Cantrell, Matt Lord, Jerry Lord, Gene Mitchell, Billy Whitmore, and James Whitmore. Interment followed in Mobile Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.
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