DEXTOR, GLENDA, AND FAMILY,
i only knew Joan Whitley for a short time. She was so concerned about worrying her daughter Glenda. She was such a sweet and sincere person. She spoke of her grandchildren and family. She loved her family so much. She left a lasting impression on me. I pray that each of you feels comfort from all of our prayers at Rock church of Franklin and most of all from God's wonderful arms which I know are surrounding each of you. Take each day one at a time and remember all the wonderful qualities of Joan Whitley.
God be with you.

Love in Christ,
Mark and Tina Scott

I know you would have said this Mom......

I will always remember you and LOVE YOU...How can I ever say "THANK YOU" for all you did for me and the boys...You were the "BACKBONE" OF OUR FAMILY...You were always there for us.....you always had a kind word and a quick smile! You never let us down...Thank you again and again for being part of our lives........you will be missed but never forgotten. Over the years Mom....you became more than just my ex Mother-in-law, you became my very BEST FRIEND....when nobody else would listen, you always did.......your heart and ears were always open to me...How can I ever repay you, how can I ever replace you????? I miss you MOM. Go now and REST WITHIN THE LOVE & ARMS OF OUR LORD JESUS...AND ALLOW HIM TO WIPE AWAY ALL THE TEARS AND HURT FOREVER MORE...Never again will you have to cry...I love you, now and forever more. ALWAYS, Dexter!!!!!!!

I’d like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an after glow
of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun
of happy memories
that I leave when life is done.

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.

Hello Whitley Family:

Deborah and I know as well as anyone that there have never been words invented for a time like this but we want you'll to know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. The fond memories of the times we shared growing up will last forever in my mind and we wish to express our sincere condolences to your family at this time. God Bless each of you................

crb/dhb

To Glenda and Family -

I did not know your mother personally but I did have the pleasure of speaking with her a couple of times on the phone and she was a very sweet lady and I know that you all will miss her so much!Just know that your mom is now in a better place and she can rest peacefully. She is now an angel looking over your shoulder and will be there to guide you through anything and everything. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

~Susan Clements

Me and my Grandmother... where should I start. She was funny and caring. Loving and firm. And she always used her energy to the fullest. I will never forget how we used to talk about trivial things and serious things. Me and her talked all day and we then watched the sunset together. We even drove around together when I had my learners permit, and we used to run errands together. These things truly made me happy, and I know without a doubt it made her happy too. But one of the things that have stuck with me was Grandmother's curiosity for things. She was always curious about dying. She said she wasn't afraid of dying, she just said she was afraid of what was going to happen when she passed away. She was always looking for answers, and now I believe she has found them. It makes me soooo happy that she will never have to suffer again and she will get that hard earned sleep she finally deserves. We will always love and remember her and that she may rest on Gods's shoulders now. Thank you for your love, your happiness, your companionship, and just plainly everything you've done and Godspeed to you.

I had the privilege and honor of having Joanne Whitley as my aunt. She always had a good word to say and seemed to be truly concerned about your well-being. She was very family oriented and made family gatherings fun and interesting when her, my mom, my dad, and my other aunts and uncles would trade stories from their days of youthful bliss. Her and her family have provided me life long memories of cornfields, tractors, and barbecue. She will truly be missed and has left her mark on this earth.

I know little of what is on the other side of death,
but I do know one thing..
I know my Master is there and that is enough."

JoAnn is my sister in law and she was really a very good person and good Mom. She loved all of her children and she stuck by all of them for better or worse. I will miss her also.

I am just taking this time to just tell everyone that I think I had the greatest Mom in the world!! She was really and truly my best friend!! She and I were close, kinda like sisters. She would do for me when I could not do for myself. She had a heart of gold and was very generous with her time, her energy when she had it and most of all her love. Everyone says this about their Mom, but I swear it is very true of mine. I have been through some hard times in my life, but my Mom has stood by me every step of the way, whether I was right and she applauded me for doing the right thing, or whether I screwed up and she put her foot up my butt, she was just that way. Anyone that knew my Mom knew that she was just a very giving and caring person. She will truly be missed by her entire family. But her struggles are now over and she can get the rest that she truly and richly deserves. I also want to thank, publicly, the staff at Purviance Funeral Home for doing such an excellent job of preparing my Mama and taking care of the family during this very difficult time. To Rose and Mrs. Sumlin yall are the sweetest!! thank yall for EVERYTHING!!! Rest in Peace Mama and know that I will Love You FOREVER!!!