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Joan Whitacre

Date of Death: January 19, 2017

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Tuesday 1/24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Wednesday 1/25, 11:00 am

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Cemetery
Location Not Available
Wednesday 1/25

Woodlawn Cemetery
Whitacre, Virginia

Joan Whitacre, 82, of Whitacre, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center.
Mrs. Whitacre was born in 1934 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Fetter. She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School, Class of 1951 and graduated from Madison College, which is now James Madison University, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Education in 1955. Mrs. Whitacre was a school teacher with Frederick County Public Schools, where she taught 2nd grade at Apple Pie Ridge Elementary, retiring after 33 years of service. She was a member of many organizations; Delta Kappa Gamma sorority, Daughters of the American Revolution, Blue Ridge Democratic Women, Frederick County Retired Teachers Association, Virginia Horticultural Society Women’s Auxiliary, and Board of Directors member for Shawnee Canning Company, as well as an Alumni of Madison College. She loved to watch any type of college sports, enjoyed gardening (especially her flowers), and attending plays at Shenandoah University. She was a member of Redland United Methodist Church, where she was very involved with teaching Sunday school for many years. Mrs. Whitacre loved her dogs, Rocky and Teddy, and adored her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Whitacre married William Lee Whitacre on June 29, 1957 in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Surviving with her husband are daughters, Deborah Whitacre Olson (Col. Fredric Olson) of Stafford, Virginia and Lisa Whitacre Johnson (Craig) of Winchester, Virginia; grandchildren, Chris and Katie Ritter, Kyle, Scott, Alex and Kara Johnson; great grandchildren, Mikaela, Fiona and August Ritter; brothers, Bobby Fetter (Mary) of Winchester, Virginia and Jimmy Fetter of Martinsville, Virginia.
Mrs. Whitacre was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Francis Fetter.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Reverend Melissa Porter-Miller officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Whitacre, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Joan may be made to Redland United Methodist Church, 6540 N. Frederick Pike, Cross Junction, Virginia 22625.
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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Tuesday 1/24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Wednesday 1/25, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Location Not Available
Wednesday 1/25

Woodlawn Cemetery
Whitacre, Virginia

Joan Whitacre, 82, of Whitacre, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center. Mrs. Whitacre was born in 1934 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Fetter. She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School, Class of 1951 and graduated from Madison College, which is now James MadisonContinue Reading

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Donna McCoy left a message on January 24, 2017:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. What a great lady, wife and mother. Donna McCoy and Donnie Adams, Jr.
Jim DuBrueler Jr. left a message on January 24, 2017:
Our most sincere condolences and prayers from the entire staff at Creekside Insurance Advisors to William, family, and friends. Joan was a remarkable lady in so many ways. I will always remember her cheerfulness and smile and will miss her very much.
Foster and Gail largent left a message on January 24, 2017:
So sorry for your loss you will be in our prayers and thoughts
BB&T - North Cameron St left a message on January 24, 2017:
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family. We will miss seeing Mrs. Whitacre.
Tim Morris (Merchants Grocery truck driver) left a message on January 24, 2017:
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Joy Fogg left a message on January 24, 2017:
Joan Whitaker was my son Brian's 2nd grade teacher at Apple Pie Ridge School. Thanks to Mrs. Whitaker, this was a very happy and productive year for Brian and the other students fortunate to be in her class. There was a special feeling of being with a teacher who was kind, interesting, and intent on helping her students achieve their best as 2nd graders. God bless teachers like Mrs Whitacte who made learning a happy and rewarding experience. May God give solace and comfort to her family and loved ones.
Margaret Ann Fake left a message on January 23, 2017:
I was so terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.Today and always, may loving memories bring you strength,comfort, and peace. Joan will be missed.
Pete Peacemaker & Family left a message on January 23, 2017:
Was saddened to hear of your family's loss! May you find peace & comfort @ this difficult time??
Kaye Reams left a message on January 23, 2017:
I am saddened at the passing of Joan. She was my colleague at Apple Pie Ridge for many years, and I always enjoyed kidding around with her. One thing I remember about Joan is when one of her second grade students would come to school looking especially nice and spiffy, Joan would say, "Are you getting married?" It would always bring a smile to that student's face. She will be missed.
The Long Family left a message on January 22, 2017:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always! God bless to all!
The Long Family left a message on January 22, 2017:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Anything that we can do we would be happy to help. Love and prayers ??
Dianne and John Catlett left a message on January 22, 2017:
thinking of all of you at this sad time! knpw that our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Marie left a message on January 21, 2017:
My sincere condolences to the family of Joan Whitacre. Death is something we will never get use to, in fact, the Bible refers to death as an enemy because it hurts all of us deeply. (1 Corinthians 15:26) God wants us to be able to see and enjoy the company of our loved ones again in a healthy condition (Isaiah 33:28) and for countless generations of time. He promises a time where no family will ever have to mourn the death of a loved ever again at Revelation 21:3,4. This is why we are promised a similar resurrection like Lazarus at John 11:14, 38-39, 43-44. May the memories of Joan bring you a sense of peace and joy as you begin to heal; and, may God’s promises bring you hope that things will be better in the near future.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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