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Wanda Huff Whitfield, 83, died February 9, 2011,
at her home in Dahlonega, Georgia. Her loving family was
at her bedside. She was born in Flo, Kentucky and lived
many years in Harlan, Kentucky where she married and
raised her family. In 1980, she moved with her husband,
Bryan W. Whitfield III, to Dahlonega, Georgia.
She was a devoted wife and mother who spent years
serving as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and Cub Scout
leader and assisted in her children’s many activities. She
was an avid reader and gardener and enjoyed traveling in
the States as well as abroad. While living in Harlan, she
was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. After moving to
Dahlonega, she and her husband were among the
founding members of St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years,
Bryan W. Whitfield III, her parents, Elmer Grant Huff and
Melissa Brown Huff, her sister, Gerri Huff Stoner and her
brother Maj. Donald K. Huff.
She is survived by her four children, Clay Whitfield Poe
(and husband Alan), of Centennial, Colorado, Bryan W.
Whitfield IV (and wife Dr. Donna,) of Dahlonega, Georgia,
Amme Keyes Whitfield, of Sandy Springs, Georgia and
John Bradley Whitfield, of Lexington, South Carolina. She is
also survived by seven grandchildren, David Poe of
Boulder, Colorado, Rachel Poe of Centennial, Colorado,
Bryan Whitfield VI (and wife Katee,) of Savannah, Georgia,
Nathan Whitfield and William Whitfield of Dahlonega,
Georgia, Melissa Whitfield and Michelle Whitfield of
Lexington, South Carolina. She is also survived by one
sister, Joan Huff Vandersip (and husband Cliff,) of
Chesapeake, Virginia, one brother Gayle Huff (and wife
Jeniene,) of Harlan, Kentucky, sister-in-law, Joyce Chappel
Whitfield, of Knoxville, Tennessee, a special God child,
Sheila Stoner, of Concord, North Carolina and numerous
nephews and nieces.
Funeral services are scheduled for February 12, 2011 at
11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Dahlonega,
Georgia. Rev. Albert Daviou will officiate and burial will
follow at Dahlonega Memorial Park Cemetery. Grandsons
and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in
Dahlonega on Friday February 11, 2011 from 7 PM until 9
PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Hospice
of Gainesville, 700 S. Enota Street, Suite 200, Gainesville,
Georgia 30501 or St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 1188
Hamp Mill Rd., Dahlonega, Georgia 30533.
Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the
arrangements.
name = mary and dudley owens
> email = cushing82@windstream.net
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> comments = It has been a blessing to be neighbor to
your parents these past 3 1/2 years. Your mother's
precious spirit of goodness was always present; I
enjoyed our chats when I passed by their house on my
daily walks. The love and support of the children and
extended family is so beautiful to see. It is evident Mrs.
Whitfield was a very loved woman. Our thoughts and
prayers to all off you.
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> comments = Just wanted to let you know that our
prayers are with your family during this time.
> Cindy Dowdy
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