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Martha Whittaker

February 15, 1954

Martha Whittaker Obituary

Gone but never forgotten Martha Whittaker February 15, 1954/November 22, 2019

Services will be held on Saturday,December 7, 2019 At New Salem Baptist Church 5707 SW 62nd Ave Gainesville, FL. @ 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be 30 minutes prior to service. Martha Elizabeth Whittaker was born on February 15, 1954 to the late Charlie A. Turk and Lizzie Pearl Barlow in Sarasota, Florida. Mrs. Martha Whittaker will forever be remembered in the hearts of her loving family: Her mother, Lizzie (John) Shackelford. Siblings: Rosaria Shackelford (Gainesville, FL.), Anthony Shackelford (Atlanta, Ga.), Vernon Shackelford (Atlanta, Ga), Paul Shackleford (Gainesville, FL.), Dormie Shackelford (Arcadia, FL.) and Marie Gilmore (Kingston, NY). Three Nephews: Jeremiah Tisme, Erick Shackelford, and Tavarez Shackelford. Two Nieces: Amya Bryson and Ava- Rose Shackelford. God-aunt, Carrell Owens and God-brother, Lance Hayes. A host of family and friends. Martha was preceded in death by her father, Charlie A. Turk.

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 Service Program


Services

Visitation
Saturday
December 7, 2019

11:00 PM to 11:30 PM
New Salem, FL, Gainesville

Funeral Service
Monday
February 15, 2021

7:00 PM
New Salem, FL, Gainesville

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