Louise Gantt Whitaker

On January 27, 2021 Louise Gantt Whitaker made her long-awaited arrival into the gates of Heaven.

She was no doubt greeted by her loving husband of 48 years, Harvey Whitaker along with many family members.

She was born to Lona Gantt and Drew Gantt on May 22, 1940. She was the youngest and the last survivor of 15 siblings.  Louise worked in textiles most of her life and retired from Clyde A Short Co. in Shelby, NC

She was predeceased by her brothers Jack, Bob, Russell, David, Jimmy, Ike, Thurman (Giz) and Clarence Gantt; sisters Ellen Gantt, Blanche Edes, Rosie Canipe, Geneva (Sug) Freeman, Ruby Tate, and Juanita Keene. As well as her precious granddaughter, Danyelle Whitaker.

Left to treasure her memory are her children Mike and wife Tammy Knox Whitaker, Timmy and wife Lisa Tignor Whitaker,  Randy and wife Krista Smith Whitaker. Grandchildren: Sabrina Gabriele, TJ Whitaker (Lindsay), Mikey Whitaker, TiAnna Whitaker (Andre Barden), Kaitlin Renfroe (Trevor), Calebb Whitaker, Elijah Whitaker (Amber Mathis), and Ryan Whitaker (Jana McCurry) and ten great-grandchildren, Ethan, Dallas, Keelie, Kaydance, Alexis, Isabella, Levi, Elsie, Kyan, and Tate as well numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Greene's Funeral Services, West Chapel is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Hospice of Cleveland County.