Mrs. Gearldene Whitaker, age 81, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family. A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 3:30 PM at Gateway Church 1250 Madison Street, Shelbyville TN.
Gearldene was born July 26, 1940, in Woodbury, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents Adam and Betty Blanche Woods Mooningham; Brother Adam Mooningham Jr., Sister Helen Mae Crowell; Husband Olen Elmer Whitaker Sr. and children Olen Elmer Whitaker Jr, Brenda Fay Whitaker, and Angel Ann Whitaker. She is survived by her son Roger Dale Whitaker, daughter Lisa Marie Whitaker, sister Mary Ann Craig, lots of nieces and nephews, grandchildren (8), and great-grandchildren (4). Gearldene was saved and baptized and attended church at Gateway.
