Cover photo for Dean Taylor Whitley's Obituary
Dean Taylor Whitley Profile Photo
1945 Dean 2024

Dean Taylor Whitley

December 26, 1945 — March 26, 2024

Monroe

Dean Taylor Whitley, 78, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her home.

Dean was born December 26, 1945 in North Carolina to the late Fairley Lee Taylor and Minnie Faye Taylor. 
She was also preceded in death by sister, Minnie Louise Taylor, brothers, Willis "Bill" Lee Taylor,  J.T  Taylor, and Everette Taylor.

Dean was always full of joy, she shared her infectious laugh with all who knew her. She had a deep love for Jesus and singing for him, one of her most precious loves was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dean was kind and generous and showed her love to many people. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends from 12pm-12:45pm on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Stanfield, NC. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in the church officiated by Dr. Carey Snellings and Rev. Leon Whitley. Burial will follow at the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery at 12568 Philadelphia Church Rd., Stanfield.

Survivors include husband of 58 years James Whitley; daughter, Angela Whitley Rodriguez (Chris); grandchildren Erika Morgan Lott (Ben), Christina Alexis Rodriguez; great grandchildren Jackson Lott, Joshua Lott, Jonah Lott, and Joseph Lott who will make his appearance in May; sister-in-laws Marie Taylor, Peggy Taylor, Edith Taylor; brother-in-laws John Whitley (Saundra) and Leon Whitley(Cindy); nieces and nephews Michael Taylor, Richard Taylor,  Lori Cauthen, Randy Taylor, Eric Taylor, Wendy Honeycutt, Emily Smith, Joseph Whitley, Meredith Slaughter. 

Memorials may be shared to Gideons International at https://www.gideons.org/donate or to Philadelphia Baptist Church at 12568 Philadelphia Church Rd., Stanfield.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Whitley family.


To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dean Taylor Whitley, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, March 30, 2024

12:00 - 12:45 pm (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Saturday, March 30, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 2168

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree