Mary Whitaker

Lake Junaluska-Mary Herlong Whitaker, age 83, of 254 Oxford Road, died on Sunday, September 25, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Johnston, SC and was the daughter of the late Henry Hancock and Nettie Rankin Herlong. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Reverend Dr. John Madison Younginer, who died in 1972; and seven brothers, Homer, Thomas, William, Ben, Henry, Robert, and D. C. Herlong. She was a graduate of Winthrop University. She was always active in teaching adult Sunday School classes and working with UMW groups. The Mary Younginer Circle in Walterboro, SC was named in her honor. She had a love for flowers and was always active in garden clubs in the communities where she resided. She was past president of the Tuscola Garden Club at Lake Junaluska. During her tenure as president, the club was named State Garden Club of the year. She also served as president of Friends of World Methodist Museum. She had been very active in numerous activities at Lake Junaluska and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Waynesville. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Reverend Dr. George W. Whitaker; her children, Judy Younginer Liner and her husband, Robert, of Columbia, SC, Jan C. Younginer, of Greenville, SC, Jane Younginer Prewett and her husband, Ernest, of Greenwood, SC, Joe R. Younginer and his wife, Carolyn, of Florence, SC, and Reverend Dr. John M. Younginer and his wife, Lal, of North Augusta, SC; one brother, Frank Herlong, of Johnston, SC; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at First United Methodist Church of Waynesville with Reverend Dr. W. Lyn Sorrells officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the services at the church. The interment service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Greenwood, SC with Reverend Dr. John M. Younginer officiating. Memorials may be made to Inspiration Point at Lake Junaluska, c/o Lake Junaluska Development Office, P.O. Box 67, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 or a charity of one's choice.

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