Dora Jane Whatley

July 20, 1957 ~ September 2, 2018
Dora Jane King Whatley was born July 20, 1957 in Linden, Texas to Theodore Norris King and Doris. She has lived in Linden all of her life and passed away September 2, 2018 in Lufkin, Texas with her two boys by her side after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Marty Dale Whatley; her loving parents; mother in law Lois Hagy; and her brother-in-law Neal Lee.
She is survived by her sons Justin Waites and wife Deanna of Huntington, Texas, Walt Whatley of Bivins, Texas, son Buddy Whatley and wife Susan of Linden, Texas, and son Rodney Whatley and wife Nikki of Linden, Texas. She leaves behind her “angels” as she called them; her grandchildren: Audree Waites, Caddo Waites, Marissa Kate Waites, Ethan Whatley, Ada Whatley, and Cora Kate Whatley. She is also survived by her sisters; Lanita Williams and husband Don of Linden, Texas, Thelia Price and husband Eddie Frank of Linden, Texas, and Eva Nell Lee of Linden, Texas and one brother Teddy King and wife Kayla of Linden, Texas. Numerous special nieces, nephews, close friends and family.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at First Baptist Church with Bro. Perry Hart officiating. Burial will follow at Kildare Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: Rodney Bynum, Aaron Williams, Kevin Lee, Eric Whatley, Cody Belyeu, and Tobias Daniel.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Caddo Waites, Ethan Whatley and Jared Price.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Joseph House, P.O. Box 150554, Lufkin, Texas 75915; MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. BOX 4486, Houston, Texas 77210; or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cfeiorg.
Dora was one of the sweetest ladies we have ever know. We were blessed to have become friends through 4 States rodeo. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family.
My special almost birthday buddy my beloved cousin you will be so dearly missed I love to the heavens and the stars. Dora you are your sisters and brother guardian Angel keeping them in my prayets.
We’ve lost one of the sweetest, kindest individuals I’ve ever known. May God bless and comfort her loved ones.
Dora was a beautiful soul and will be so missed prayers for you all hmm
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with Dora’s family and friends. May the sweet comfort of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ continue to bless each of you with His Amazing Grace. Remember the best of times, they are truly precious memories.
It is hard for me to believe you are gone. May you Rest In Peace. You were loved on this Earth.
Such a sweet smile, and loving person. My heart breaks for the whole family for the loss you are feeling now. May GOD hold you close, as I know Dora is enjoying her homecoming with her family in heaven. Love you all, wish I could be with you to help celebrate her life.
Dora was such a wonderful friend and co-worker. I worked with her on quite a few of the car safety seat events and it always brings a smile to my face to think of her. I got the pleasure of going out to eat with her on quite a few occasions and she was always pleasure to be around. I will always have fond memories of her and miss her a lot. Brad Francis, RN DSHS
Dora was a very kind lady with a sweet spirit. My thoughts & prayers are with y’all.
I am extremely sad to hear of Dora’s passing. She was a true fighter and fought like a champion. We were both diagnosed with cancer around the same time. I recovered completely from my cancer, but I always prayed and sked about her. I am so sorry for the families loss. She was an amazing person and so fun to be around. She will be truly missed.
So sorry
Such a sweet lady, prayers for your family
Praise God that she is no longer suffering. My condolences.
I am so sorry for your lost. I had the honor of working with Dora for several years. She always had a smile and was it pleasure to be with her.
Go rest high on that Mountain with Marty.
I was fortunate to have known Nurse Dora at Jefferson Elementary School. She was such a light to all. I miss her. May God bless you with many wonderful memories of her life. May He give your family comfort during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers as Nurse Dora always was. My church, Valley View Baptist Church in Longview has had her on our prayer list. We will continue praying for your family. Susan Lancaster First Grade Teacher – Jefferson Elem.
Walt’So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
To my first friend when I first moved to Linden and lived across the road from you. You will be missed sweet lady.
Praying for guys. Dora was a special lady and will be missed.
I am so very sorry for the loss of this precious lady. She was so loved and will be missed by many. I’m sorry I could not make the funeral but Gary had a doctor appointment in Dallas Wednesday. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about Dora’s death and her recent struggles with cancer. She was always such a sweet person and I was blessed to know her. Please know that I am thinking about all of the family during this difficult time. I love you all very much!
Dora’s passing is sad for me. She was always a ray of sunshine. So sweet and pleasant. To all her family and friends my sincere sympathy and love. I watched the video and saw a picture of my sister, Lois Whatley Hagy. The video and music was great!
So sorry for your loss. Mrs Dora was such a sweet lady. Prayers for your family.