1935
Betty Jo
2016
Betty Jo Hughes Whisnant
May 9, 1935 — January 10, 2016
Betty Jo Whisnant
1935-2016
Gastonia – Betty Jo Hughes Whisnant, 80 passed away on January 10, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Mt. Holly, NC on May 9, 1935 to the late Turner James Hughes and Jessie Edge Hughes.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Howard G. Whisnant,
a daughter, Carolyn Denise Conner, granddaughter Tammy Conner Lovelace, sisters Clara Mae McBee and Hazel Tucker, brothers James and Marvin Hughes.
Jo was a loving person who will be missed greatly! She was a member of Ranlo Baptist Church and was a member of the Tripe L Club. She enjoyed spending time at the church; she also enjoyed time at the YMCA, especially the water aerobics and word find. Jo was retired from textiles.
Survivors include her daughter Crystal Whisnant White and husband Robert Michael White of Gastonia; son Bobby Glenn Whisnant and wife Cynthia of Bessemer City; Nine grandchildren and Nine great grandchildren; and a brother George Bud Hughes and wife Jane
Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Tuesday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home
A Celebration of life Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, January 13th at Ranlo Baptist Church, 1517 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC with Reverend Matt Thomas officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Whisnant, Marty Gilley, Fred McBee, Brian Lawrence, Brandon Skidmore and Marvin "Bo" Hughes, Jr.
Memorials may be made to Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
1935-2016
Gastonia – Betty Jo Hughes Whisnant, 80 passed away on January 10, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Mt. Holly, NC on May 9, 1935 to the late Turner James Hughes and Jessie Edge Hughes.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Howard G. Whisnant,
a daughter, Carolyn Denise Conner, granddaughter Tammy Conner Lovelace, sisters Clara Mae McBee and Hazel Tucker, brothers James and Marvin Hughes.
Jo was a loving person who will be missed greatly! She was a member of Ranlo Baptist Church and was a member of the Tripe L Club. She enjoyed spending time at the church; she also enjoyed time at the YMCA, especially the water aerobics and word find. Jo was retired from textiles.
Survivors include her daughter Crystal Whisnant White and husband Robert Michael White of Gastonia; son Bobby Glenn Whisnant and wife Cynthia of Bessemer City; Nine grandchildren and Nine great grandchildren; and a brother George Bud Hughes and wife Jane
Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Tuesday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home
A Celebration of life Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, January 13th at Ranlo Baptist Church, 1517 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC with Reverend Matt Thomas officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Whisnant, Marty Gilley, Fred McBee, Brian Lawrence, Brandon Skidmore and Marvin "Bo" Hughes, Jr.
Memorials may be made to Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
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