of Jonesboro, AR
October 31, 1929 - June 20, 2022
Edith May Whitley, 92, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at her home. She was born October 31, 1929 in Ardmore, AL to Ervin and Nona (Hastings) Walker. Edith worked for Frolic Footwear for many years as well as being a homemaker.
Mrs. Whitley is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buster Whitley; six siblings and a great-grandson.
Survivors include a son; Douglas Poe; daughters, Mary Poe, Sharon Mans, Aneda (Dennis) Clark, Lee Ann Wiggins; grandchildren, Medessia Rogers, Christy Wells, Bradley Clark, Stephanie Wiggins, Katie Lipscomb, Natalie Letner; 14 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, F.A. Walker; 2 sisters, Helen Davis and Pauline Morgan.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 24, at Roller-Farmers Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with J.R. Lambert officiating. Burial follows at Union Grove Cemetery.
Visitation precedes the service from 12:30 to 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
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4 Condolence(s)
Rick & Carol Walker
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to her whole family, We are so sorry for your loss. From her brother, Ed Walker’s son and his wife.
Brenda (Walker) Bennett
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Sending prayers to the family for their loss. Edith will be missed. She is my Aunt. Ed is my father. I pray God stretches out His Love to you.
Tracy Sutterfield
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
We love you all!! Sending prayers!
Nona Glover
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
I have such sweet childhood memories of Aunt Edith…. She is flower gardening with Jesus today. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.