Anna Elizabeth (Lib) WHITEAKER

1911 - 2015  (103 years)

• Name	Anna Elizabeth (Lib) WHITEAKER
  Born	08 Nov 1911	Washington Co. VA
  Gender	Female
  Died	25 Aug 2015	Washington Co. VA
  Buried	Mountain View Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, Washington Co. VA
  	Grave location: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=160504663
  Notes	CENSUS RECORDS 1920 United States Federal Census Name: Anna Whitaker Age: 8 Birth Year: abt 1912 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1920: Goodson, Washington, Virginia Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Daughter Marital status: Single Father's Name: Charles Whitaker Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Name: Ollie Whitaker Mother's Birthplace: Virginia 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Ann E Whiteaker Gender: Female Age: 18 Birth Year: abt 1912 Birthplace: Virginia Race: White Home in 1930: Goodson, Washington, Virginia Marital status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter Father's Name: Charles O Whiteaker Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Name: Ollie A Whiteaker Mother's Birthplace: Virginia 1940 United States Federal Census Name: Anna E Whiteaker Age: 26 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914 Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: Virginia Marital status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter Home in 1940: Goodson, Washington, Virginia Street: Road 611 Inferred Residence in 1935: Goodson, Washington, Virginia Residence in 1935: Same House Occupation: Seamstress Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 Income: $624 Income Other Sources: No Household Members: Charles A Whiteaker 70 Ollie O Whiteaker 62 James A Whiteaker 18 Eugene R Whiteaker 30 Anna E Whiteaker 26 Catherine Underdunk 35 [sister] OBITUARY Bristol Herald Courier, 28 August 2015 Anne Elizabeth "Lib" Whiteaker Durham Anne Elizabeth "Lib" Whiteaker Durham died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at the Bristol Regional Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1911, in Abingdon, Virginia, the daughter of Charles Alexander Whiteaker and Ollie Armstead Riddle. She married Charlie Durham in May 1941, and they did not have any children, but she had many nieces, nephews and grand-kin who loved to call her Aunt Lib. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charlie in 1971, six brothers, and three sisters. Survivors on her Whiteaker side include several nieces and nephews, Dorothy DeLoach from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Jerry Donald Whiteaker, Austin, Texas, Frankie Gene Whiteaker and Martha Ann Whiteaker Kessee, Abingdon, Virginia, and Charles Franklin Whiteaker, Bristol, Virginia. On Charlie's side of the family there are seven surviving nieces and nephews, one brother in law, and 27 + grand-kin. All her life, Lib was firm in her convictions; she was a strong competitor - enjoyed games both physical and mental. Solving puzzles was fun, not work. Lib always wore a smile and had a bright outlook upon life, which may account for her longevity. She enjoyed working in her garden, traveling, and being with people. Lib was a hard working, loving, caring woman who had talent and a particular affinity for young children. Kim Duff Redden and the Odell girls experienced that loving care during family crises. She lived by herself in her home, and up until she was 100 years old, she cleaned her house and cooked all of her meals. Late in life, she usually made enough dinner to share with her next door neighbor Jim Odell. A testament to her knowledge and cooking ability was made by the Rev. Donald Young of Russell, Kentucky at a Duff family Christmas gathering when he stated every year, "That is the smoothest, best tasting Egg Nog that I have ever drank". Lib was blessed with an excellent memory, and could tell you the birthdays for all of her relatives. She was as sharp as a tack even in her old age. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home is serving the Durham family.
  Person ID	I25161	Master File
  Last Modified	18 Apr 2016

  
  

  Father	Charles Alexander WHITEAKER,   b. 1 Oct 1870, Washington, Co. VA ,   d. 18 Sep 1944, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA  (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Ollie Armistead RIDDLE,   b. 27 Dec 1878, Washington Co. VA ,   d. Sep 1963, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA  (Age 84 years)
  Married	4 Oct 1898  [1, 2]
  Family ID	F273	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Charles Durham,   b. 29 Apr 1914, Tazewell Co. VA ,   d. Mar 1971, Washington Co. VA  (Age 56 years)
  Last Modified	18 Apr 2016
  Family ID	F14053	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S20] Whitaker Research, Mary Wilson , (hjkwilson@comcast.net.). [S25] Descendants of Richard Whitaker, Jr. and Rachel Bentley, Joye Boardman.