Josephine “Jo” Whirley, age 85, of Keysville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Frank and Mary Foster Leatherwood; her son, Marvin Edward Whirley, Jr.; two sisters; and one brother.
“Jo” is survived by her husband, Marvin Edward Whirley, Sr.; one daughter, Pam Yates and husband, Harold; two sons, Randy Whirley and wife, Priscilla, Ronnie Whirley and wife, Diane; seven grandchildren, Jessica Fariss and husband, Gavin, Josh Whirley and wife, Renae, Kendall Whirley, Kayla Whirley, Daryl Lawson, Shawn Yates and wife, Kim, Lucas Whirley and wife, Andrea; five great-grandchildren, Camden Whirley, Courtlyn Whirley, Chandler Whirley, Layla Yates, and Baelynn Newbill; and one sister, Elizabeth Lyles.
“Jo” enjoyed spending time gardening and she loved her flowers. She was a member of Emmanuel Bible Church.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Drakes Branch, VA. The family will receive friends at the gravesite one hour prior to the funeral service and at the home at all other times. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is in charge of arrangements.
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Cheryl Whirley
Prayers for God’s peace and comfort.
John Henry and Janice Noblin
So sorry to her of the passing of Mrs Whirley she was a very sweet lady may God continue to comfort you all during this difficult time
Debbie Newcomb
We are so sorry to hear about Jo. I know she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with the family.
Rocky and Debbie Newcomb
Dianne Moorefield
Randy. I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. May you all find peace knowing she is resting in the arms of God.
Nelson & Vicki Cardwell
So very sorry for your loss. Mrs Whirley was a sweet lady. sending hugs and prayers for all.
Janice Daniel
So sorry for your loss.Miss Josephine was a sweet lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Sending hugs and prayers to you all!
Rock Mason
Prayers for the entire family, may God keep and comfort you all during this time of loss!
Buck Barksdale
So sorry for your loss Marvin! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Cathy Allen-Williams
Marvin Sr. and Ronnie just heard about this today. My prayers are with you at this difficult time