Franklin Gertrude (Annie) Whitley 25 DEC 1915 - 12 APR 2011 Corrected Obituary for Gertrude GROSSMAN Whitley: GROSSMAN, Gertrude Whitley, 95, passed away on April 12, 2011, at Southampton Memorial Hospital. She was born on Christmas Day, 1915, in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Fletcher Lee and Amy Lillian Branch Whitley, and was predeceased by two husbands, W. Hunter Scott and Dr. William Grossman; one sister, Florence W. Loftin; and two brothers, Nurney and Willie Whitley. Mrs. Grossman was a member of the Hunterdale Christian Church. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Hunter Dale Scott Brown (Richard) of Midlothian; two sons, David T. Lawrence (Julie) of Hiawassee, Ga., and William Hunter "Bill" Scott of Nags Head, N.C.; four grandchildren, Wendi Jaskula (Robert), Jennifer Hufnagel (Ray), Thomas Lawrence (Stacy), Hunter Scott; five great-grandchildren, Jacob Jaskula, Raymond Hufnagel, Davis Hufnagel, Drew Lawrence, Devin Lawrence; and one sister and caregiver, Virginia Lee "Tootle" Wade of Franklin; as well as her cherished dear friend and dance partner, Pete Onofrock. Gertrude lived most of her life in Franklin, where she has left behind many dear friends. She has lived in Richmond for the past 25 years where her many friends called her Trudy and enjoyed Bridge games and dances on Friday nights. She loved traveling to California to visit her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a beautiful lady inside and out with a great sense of humor, very young at heart and in her beauty. She was a very good friend to many people and she never let anything get her down. Many friends went to her with their problems and she always told them to look at the bright side and think good thoughts. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Southampton Memorial Hospital & East Pavilion for treating her so kindly. They would also like to thank Chris Cole, Patsy Bridges, and Gwynn Doughty for all the love they showed her. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Southampton Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. James W. Browder III officiating. Following the service, a memorial reception will be held at the Cypress Cove Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hunterdale Christian Church or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.wrightfuneralhome.org. Richmond, Virginia, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 13 Apr, 2011, Page B6, Obituary for Gertrude GROSSMAN Whitley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Gertrude Grossman Whitley, 95, passed away on April 12, 2011. She was born on December 25, 1915, in Southampton County. Gertrude was remembered for her vibrant spirit and love for her family, including her daughter and two sons. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A graveside service was conducted on April 14, 2011, at Southampton Memorial Cemetery. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary for Gertrude Grossman Whitley** GROSSMAN, Gertrude Whitley, 95, passed away on April 12, 2011, at Southampton Memorial Hospital. She was born on Christmas Day, 1915, in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Fletcher Lee and Amy Lillian Branch Whitley, and was predeceased by two husbands, W. Hunter Scott and Dr. William Grossman; one sister, Florence W. Loftin; and two brothers, Nurney and Willie Whitley. Mrs. Grossman was a member of the Hunterdale Christian Church. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Hunter Dale Scott Brown (Richard) of Midlothian; two sons, David T. Lawrence (Julie) of Hiawassee, Ga., and William Hunter "Bill" Scott of Nags Head, N.C.; four grandchildren, Wendi Jaskula (Robert), Jennifer Hufnagel (Ray), Thomas Lawrence (Stacy), and Hunter Scott; five great-grandchildren, Jacob Jaskula, Raymond Hufnagel, Davis Hufnagel, Drew Lawrence, and Devin Lawrence; and one sister and caregiver, Virginia Lee "Tootle" Wade of Franklin; as well as her cherished dear friend and dance partner, Pete Onofrock. Gertrude lived most of her life in Franklin, where she left behind many dear friends. She lived in Richmond for the past 25 years, where her many friends called her Trudy and enjoyed Bridge games and dances on Friday nights. She loved traveling to California to visit her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a beautiful lady inside and out with a great sense of humor, very young at heart and in her beauty. She was a very good friend to many people, and she never let anything get her down. Many friends went to her with their problems, and she always told them to look at the bright side and think good thoughts. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Southampton Memorial Hospital & East Pavilion for treating her so kindly. They would also like to thank Chris Cole, Patsy Bridges, and Gwynn Doughty for all the love they showed her. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Southampton Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. James W. Browder III officiating. Following the service, a memorial reception will be held at the Cypress Cove Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hunterdale Christian Church or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.wrightfuneralhome.org. Richmond, Virginia, Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 13, 2011, Page B6 ** Vital Statistics Summary** | **Vital Statistics Summary** | |--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | **Name:** | Gertrude Grossman Whitley | | **Age:** | 95 years | | **Birth:** | 25 December 1915; Southampton County, Virginia | | **Death:** | 12 April 2011; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Virginia | ** Table of Relationships** | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Place of Residence** | |------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------| | Gertrude Grossman Whitley | Decedent | N/A | | W. Hunter Scott | Spouse (predeceased) | N/A | | Dr. William Grossman | Spouse (predeceased) | N/A | | Fletcher Lee Whitley | Father (predeceased) | N/A | | Amy Lillian Branch Whitley | Mother (predeceased) | N/A | | Florence W. Loftin | Sister (predeceased) | N/A | | Nurney Whitley | Brother (predeceased) | N/A | | Willie Whitley | Brother (predeceased) | N/A | | Hunter Dale Scott Brown | Daughter | Midlothian, Virginia | | David T. Lawrence | Son | Hiawassee, Georgia | | William Hunter Bill Scott | Son | Nags Head, North Carolina | | Wendi Jaskula | Granddaughter | N/A | | Jennifer Hufnagel | Granddaughter | N/A | | Thomas Lawrence | Grandson | N/A | | Hunter Scott | Grandson | N/A | | Jacob Jaskula | Great-grandson | N/A | | Raymond Hufnagel | Great-grandson | N/A | | Davis Hufnagel | Great-grandson | N/A | | Drew Lawrence | Great-grandson | N/A | | Devin Lawrence | Great-grandson | N/A | | Virginia Lee Tootle Wade | Sister and caregiver | Franklin, Virginia | | Pete Onofrock | Dear friend and dance partner | N/A | ** Publication Details** | **Publication Details** | |-----------------------------------|-------------------------| | **Publication Date:** | April 13, 2011 | | **Published In:** | Richmond Times-Dispatch | | **Page Number:** | B6 | ** Other Relevant Information** Gertrude Grossman Whitley was remembered for her vibrant spirit and love for family throughout her life in Franklin and Richmond. She enjoyed Bridge games and traveling to see her grandchildren in California.