Mavis I. Whitney
December 13, 2013
Mavis Irene Whitney, 76, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born November 11, 1937 to Marvin and Mabel Gillman in Millerton, Iowa.
Mavis graduated from Woodside High School and was a secretary for the ISU Extension Service for many years. She enjoyed calligraphy, tennis, basketball, gardening, and flowers. She attended Eastside Alliance Church, Westview Community Alliance Church, and Grace Church.
Mavis is survived by her husband of 56 years, Norman; children, Christine Peterson, David (Kimberly) Whitney, Steven (Julie) Whitney, and Stacey (Jonathan) Skeens; ten grandchildren; brother, Gilbert (Judy) Gillman; brothers-in-law, Robert Urich, Gordon (Beverly) Whitney, and James (Kathy) Whitney; and a host of other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by parents; and sister, Margaret Urich.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Greenwood Friends Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to www.prepare4theharvest.org AGWM account number 2911055.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lori Urich-Hargens
12/17/2013
You are in my prayers. I see so much of my mom in Mavis. I have many wonderful memories of the Whitney family and Mavis. No doubt she's in heaven
HARRY & SANDY JEFFRIES
12/16/2013
Know it has been a tough year and our hearts go out to all of you. We send our love and prayers to all of you
Norwoodville Community Center
12/16/2013
Norm,
We will miss Mavis and her wonderful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
We are always here for you if you need anything.
Linda Baker
12/15/2013
To Mavis's family.....I know how hard it is to lose a loved one....especially your mom...my heart goes out to all of you and my prayers to ya'll....she's in Heaven now,,,with my mom,,,,out of pain and confusion,,,with our Lord,,,laughing and telling eachother sister things! with faith and God bless.....love ya!!! Linda
Kelli Elefson
12/15/2013
So sorry to hear about your mom Stacey. Sending my prayers for you and your family.
Peggy Jackson
12/15/2013
So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with Norm and the family of Mavis. God Bless.