Rita Ann Whitener

Rita Ann Whitener, age 78 of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday morning, June 15, 2021. Rita was born October 30, 1942, to the late Fred Ervin and Sue “Amy” Whitener Good in Cleveland County. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, worked in Billing for the Alexander County Health Department for over seventeen years until her retirement.
Rita enjoyed sports, mainly the Atlanta Braves and Carolina Tar Heels basketball, she also loved her dog “Teddy”.

Those left to cherish and share the memories of Rita include her husband of fifty-nine years, Festus “Martin” Whitener, son, James Martin and wife Pamela, daughter, Ami W. Miller, five grandchildren, and one brother, Jim Good.

Visitation for Mrs. Whitener will be conducted at Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 10:00 am until 10:45 am. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am. at the church. Inurnment will be with the family.

Donations and memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn 38105.


Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com