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Celebrating the life of
Judy Biddle Whitaker
February 06, 1948 - August 31, 2021
Judy Biddle Whitaker, age 73, of Savannah, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in Savannah, Georgia, with her loving family at her side. Judy was born February 6, 1948 and was the only daughter of the late George Alver Biddle and Mildred Henley Biddle of Johnson City, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Kenneth Lynn Whitaker also from Johnson City, Tennessee.
She was a Member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. She served as the President of the Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent Garden Club and was currently serving as a Trustee on the Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Botanical Gardens.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, COL, USA (RET) C. Paul Whitaker, Jr, of Savannah; two children, Leslie Whitaker Kennedy and husband William Altman Kennedy of Middleburg, Florida; Jeffrey Allan Whitaker and wife Polly Liles Whitaker of Johnson City, Tennessee; and three grandchildren, Luke Allan Whitaker, Grant Alver Whitaker, and William Altman Kennedy Jr. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Judy was the sweetest and most devoted daughter, wife, mother, friend and Mimi. She always put everyone else first, caring for them and never wanting anything in return. Her three grandsons were the love and light of her life. She loved the beach, college football, boiled peanuts, Starbucks, antique store shopping and her sweet and cherished little dog, Ginger.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with Reverend Rachel B. Greiner officiating. The family will also receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The graveside committal service will be held at the Telford United Methodist Church Cemetery in Telford, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Judy’s honor to the Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs Botanical Gardens, 1388 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
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She was a wonderful and loving person, and we will miss her greatly.
- Aja Ruley, Savannah, Georgia
I am so sad to hear of your loss. Just was such a sweet woman and always thoughtful of others. Good bless you all
- Rebecca Witt, Middleburg , Florida
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I love you Mimi
- Luke Whitaker, Johnson City, TN
Wishing your family comfort and peace. May she Rest In Peace.
- Kip and Marta Lewis, Middleburg, FL
I am truly sorry for our loss: Mrs.Whitaker was a dear friend of mine: I've known her & Mr.Whitaker for many years some of the sweetest family i had this is truly a sad moment: gone but never be forgotten love William
- William Mydell , Savanah , Ga
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- Bertha Bearden, Tarrytown , GA
Our hearts break for you Leslie, Bill and Will. May the beautiful memories bless you with warmth, happiness and Gods love❤️ Shimko family
- Laurie & Joe Shimko, Orange Park, Florida
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God keep you strong and united through this tough time.
- Theresa Pierce, Savannah, Ga
My family and I are in grief with all of you! We love your family as our own and we are heartfelt by this tragedy! Whenever you need us we will be there and we will be praying for your family! Love you all SO much!! God bless!!
- Filipe Reis Teixeira , Brasília , Brazil
So sorry for your loss. Judy and I were Ardsley Park Garden Club and Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs friends for years. She was very sweet and caring and will be missed.
- Irene Michaels, Savannah, GA
Dear Whitaker and Kennedy family: We are so saddened by the sudden leaving of Judy, a most gracious, kind and giving friend. Paul was the commander of my husband's unit in the military and we love them dearly as well as your entire family. Judy's essence will still be with us in our hearts and memory. May God shower HIS peace on you all during this time. Blessings and Peace Bonnie and Peter
- Peter & Bonnie Delvers, Savannah, GA
Dear Whitaker and Kennedy family: We are so saddened by the sudden leaving of Judy, a most gracious, kind and giving friend. Paul was the commander of my husband's unit in the military and we love them dearly as well as your entire family. Judy's essence will still be with us in our hearts and memory. May God shower HIS peace on you all during this time. Blessings and Peace Bonnie and Peter
- Peter & Bonnie Delvers, Savannah, GA
A truly wonderful person who will be sorely missed here on earth, now in the loving arms of God.
- William Peterson, Chico, California
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We have known Judy for 20+ years since Jeff and Polly were married. She was a very special lady. Loved her family. A special Mimi to William, Luke, and Grant. Time on the beach with them meant so much to her. We will miss her and our hearts go out to Paul, Jeff and Polly, Leslie and Bill and the 3 grandsons. We wish could be there. Our prayers are with you. Love Diane and Art Pillman
- Diane and Arthur Pillman, Johnson City, Tn
Judy was a fun loving friend and dedicated garden club member. Thanks, Judy, for happy memories! I will miss your beautiful smile.
- Shirley Lewis, Savannah, GA 31419
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Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
- AJ & Amy Ule, Tampa, FL
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Your wife, mother, motger-in-law, & Mimi was a kind, selfless, loving person. So sorry for your loss, but know she’s with you, especially through the toughest of times. ❤️
- Karen & Phil Ault, Alachua, Fl
Our thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time.❤️
- Jacqueline Jenkins, Middleburg , Florida
I am a neighbor of Judy and Paul‘s in Ardsley Park. I met Judy through some circumstances in the neighborhood, and she was such a wonderful person… caring, and sharing, and always quick with a smile and a wave. I’m glad I got to meet her. I will miss seeing her about. So sad.
- Dietra, Savannah , Ga
We are deeply saddened by this news. Judy's presence could light up a room! She is so kind and always looked out for the well-being of others. She was our nearby neighbor in Ardsley Park, it was always so nice to stop and chat with her when I would see her outside. I know that she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother -- we loved hearing stories about her family and about living in Savannah for so many years, and about her life in TN, and about Paul's time in the military. I also loved visiting her antique booths and chatting with her when she was working -- we both loved talking about antiques! I wish I had gotten to know her even better through the years. The world lost a truly beautiful soul. We will miss her terribly. Her husband, Paul, and all the rest of her family are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Ball Family, Savannah , GA
Condolences to the Whitaker and Kennedy family. I will miss our calls every day, her going to Starbucks with Ginger for her daily drink, sharing plants, recipes, and many other things. She was my good friend. Love, Ann Miller
- Ann Miller, Savay, GA
Very blessed to have known Judy, my prayers and thoughts are with Paul and family. Judy was selfless in her activities with the garden club. We were lucky to have her serve as president. We will miss her. Such a sweet kind person.
- Carol Chambers, Savannah, Ga
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She was always so nice and did so much for others. She will be missed.
- Alicia Cantelli, Savannah, GA
Paul and family you are in my thoughts and prayers she will be missed dearly by her neighbors
- suzanne atkinson, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Sun, September 05, 2021
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Family Will Receive Friends
- 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sun, September 05, 2021
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200