Dorothy Jean Whiting, 80, of Raphine took the hand of our Lord Saturday, Aug 27, 2022, in the comfort of her home.

 

DOROTHY WHITING

Dorothy Jean Whiting, 80, of Raphine took the hand of our Lord Saturday, Aug 27, 2022, in the comfort of her home.

Jean was born into a large family in Buckeye, W.Va. She was the daughter of Luther Cole Dulaney and Luceille Hannah Dulaney. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her grandson, Zachary; sister, Leona; and brother Clinston.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Larry Leonard Whiting. She was a loving mother of their children, Rebecca Lynn Whiting, Karen Grace Alford, Larry Leonard Whiting Jr. (Lauren) and Sharon Renee Buchanan (Curtis). She is also survived by grandchildren Perry, Colton, Tiffany, Heather (Tyler), Samantha (Nick), Morgan (Brent), Jamie (Lucas), Ericka (Steven); 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and siblings, Loretta Simmons, Kenneth Dulaney, Eugene Dulaney, Betty Hollandsworth (Sam), Donald Dulaney and Arnold Dulaney.

Jean was a tailor at VMI for nearly three decades. She was recently awarded the VMI Meritorious Service Award for her “untiring dedication and passionate service to VMI and the Corps of Cadets.” She was greatly loved and respected by her colleagues.

Jean was a member in good standing of the Waynesboro Chapter #105 Order of the Eastern Star for 24 years. She served many times in the Office of Marshal for Chapter #105. She composed and mailed the Chapter Newsletter for over 10 years. She held her membership in high regards and truly enjoyed time spent with her Sisters just as they enjoyed time with her.

Services will be held at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation with family will be Thursday, Sept. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral is Friday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. Immediately following the service, there will be a brief graveside gathering for prayer at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.

 

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