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Mary Barbara G. Whitehurst

  • September 8, 1920 - April 25, 2011
  • Chesapeake, Virginia
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“I just wanted you to know that you all are in my prayers and i am so sorry for you loss. God Bless. ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: kathy sheppard - virginia beach, VA

“Diane, Susan and Danny, I am sorry I can't be with you with the loss of Aunt Barbara. I miss you all and you all will be in my prayers. ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Tommy Whitehurst - Lewistown, PA

“To Barbara's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was one of my dearest friends and I loved her so very much. I will miss her so much. ...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Louise Brantley - VA

“Dear Susan and Family, My deepest condolences on your loss. How wonderful that your family had your Mom in your lives for so many years. ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Sandy Jones - Williamsburg, VA

“Susan you may not remember me I met your mom when my mom Annie Schucker went there they ate at the same table I work in activities use to do your mom...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: jeanjackson - chesapeake, VA

“I know I have not seen you guys in years but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Carroll McCullom ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Cathy Carroll McCullom - VA

“Even though we can not be there for your Mom's funeral, know we are keeping you in our prayers! Debbie, Bill, Shelby and Nannie Raup ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Debbie Raup Fletcher - Sandston, VA

“We loved Aunt Barbara and Uncle Stanley and cherished the time with had with them. Our prayers are with all of you. Roger and Paulette Whitehurst ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Paulette Whitehurst - Sandston, VA


Mary Barbara G. Whitehurst, 90, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away April 25, 2011, in Chesapeake General Hospital. A native of Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Gleichmann, and the widow of Stanley E. Whitehurst. She retired from the Virginia State Board of Medicine as a Secretary. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church and its Joyful Sound Choir. She had been a former Sunday School teacher and Girl Scout leader. She is survived by her two daughters, Diane W. Raup and her husband Kenneth of Johnson City, TN and Susan E. Phelps and her husband John of Chesapeake, VA; a son, Daniel D. Whitehurst and wife Diane of Phenix, AL; a brother, Paul R. Gleichmann of Vale, OR; five grandchildren, Wendy Weber and husband Jonathan of Raleigh, NC, Lauren Raup of Knoxville, TN, Mark Phelps of Raleigh, NC, Michael Raup of Knoxville, TN and Brittany Whitehurst of Phenix, AL; and a great grandchild, Quinn Weber of Raleigh, NC. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, William. A funeral service will be conducted Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Deep Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Ryals officiating. The burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.