Gloria Jean Whitaker

Gloria Jean Whitaker, age 80, a Morrison, TN resident and Coffee County, TN native was born November 6, 1939 and passed October 5, 2020 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness. She was a homemaker, a member of Hiawassee Church of Christ, and the daughter of the late Arthur and Hattie Elizabeth Wright Brown. She was also preceded in death by husband, David Elzie Whitaker, Sr.; three grandchildren, Jarvis Michael Vaughter, Jonathan Whitaker, and Shatera Whitaker; sister, Rachel Brown; and brother, Rayfield Wright. Mrs. Whitaker is survived by children and spouses, David E. Whitaker, Jr. of Morrison, TN, Gregory E. (Stephanie) Whitaker of Morrison, TN, Jeffery Whitaker of Morrison, TN, William Kevin Whitaker of Memphis, TN, Sheila Davis of Morrison, TN, Elizabeth N. Chadwell of Morrison, TN, and Anthony D. Whitaker of Nashville, TN; thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Freddie Battles of Morrison, TN, Louis and Carolyn Battles of Morrison, TN, Larry and Mary Ann Battles of Morrison, TN, Michael Wright, Sr. of Smithville, TN, Calvin Wright of Birmingham, AL, and Derek and Ruby Wright of Manchester, TN; and aunt, Clara Mae Battles of Pennsylvania. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Hiawassee Church of Christ in Morrison, TN. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church. No visitation will be held at High’s. Burial will follow in Elamtown Cemetery in Manchester, TN. The family request that everyone wear mask and practice social distancing at the church and cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.