Born March 20, 1931, died March 11, 2020 at the age of 88 years.
On March 11 at 12:01 a.m., Norma Jean Whitis passed on and left this earthly world, leaving behind her husband Clell Whitis and two sons, Evan and Scott.
Jean Whitis was born Norma Jean Eversole. Her birth parents were Lida and Scovall Eversole. Adopted and raised by her aunt and uncle, Mattie and W.R. Feltner who she loved dearly as her mother and father. She loved and always considered her cousin Margaret her sister. Jean was raised in London, Ky., where as a young girl she met the only man she would ever love, Clell Whitis. They married just after graduating high school and were together 73 years.
Jean was the mother of two sons, William Evan and Scott Edward. Grandmother of four, Jacqueline, Alanna, Tagen, and Jax. Great grandmother to Parker and Cora.
Mother-in-law to Annemarie Napoli and Sherry Whitis.
Half-sister to Carla Brock Patterson and Helen Wharton.
Norma Jean Whitis was the heart and soul of her family, and there was hardly ever an instance of a life question where she would not be consulted. She and her husband lived a wonderful life together with many adventures and successes. They owned and operated many businesses together, including Whitis and Whitis, a popular retail clothing store located in Graham.
Jean lived a long and healthy life. She believed in our Lord God, believed in true love, and believed in the importance of family. After a short stay in the hospital, Jean came home and spent the last month of her life under the care and love of family and passed quietly.
Jean will be buried at Chaney Cemetery outside of London, Ky. Service will be held on Saturday Oct. 10, 11 a.m.
