Anna Elizabeth (Lib) WHITEAKER

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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.

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Grave location:
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Anna married Charles Durham. Charles was born 29 Apr 1914, Tazewell Co. VA; died Mar 1971, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]