LORETTA WHITTINGTON 

Loretta Jean Pelter Whittington, 87, of Lexington passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. 

Born Aug. 17, 1938, in Lexington, she was a daughter of North D. Pelter and Ethel Bryant Pelter. 

In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by husband of 59 years, John “Jack” Jacob Whittington Jr., one sister and seven brothers. 

Surviving are her two daughters, Deborah Whittington Wright (Doug) and Angela Whittington Campbell (Howard); grandsons, Christopher Reynolds and Adam Reynolds (Jessica); Anne Tatum Smith (Will) and Madison Wells (Aaron); great-grandsons, Jeremiah Reynolds, Joseph Reynolds and Holden Wells. 

She also leaves behind her beloved cat, Sandy; special friend, Barbara Mohler; and her “third” daughter, Marci Lawhorne.

She was a member of Grace Chapel Church.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Butch Grow. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery.

Family will receive friends one hour before the service.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Buena Vista Rescue Squad.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.