Bettie Whiteman

A story for the ages comes full circle. It's about a boy

meets girl, falls in love and a lifetime follows. Our precious Mother Bettie P.

Whiteman passed into the Lords care on 3/6/2024 surrounded by family

members after a brief illness at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital joining her lifelong

love Maurice D. Whiteman.

How do you tell a story about such a wonderful life? Born on 3/4/1930, Bettie was

born a twin, the youngest of six siblings. She was the daughter of Eva (Croteau)

Cawby and Rollin Padgett. She was the last surviving member of her immediate

family.

Bettie is survived by her 4 children, Patricia Smouse and husband Robert, Deborah

Whiteman, Kenneth Whiteman Sr, and Sandra Gomer and husband Larry. She was

blessed with nine grandchildren: Larry Jr , Eddie, Ken Jr, Brandi, Tyler, Melissa

(Husband- Matthew who she called "my man") Padgett, Leianne, and Kendra. 17

great grandchildren: Aidan, Bekka, Skyler (her namesake), Colby, Logan, Makayla,

Ken III, Josh, Cameron, Lillian, Layla, Alayna, Maurice, Trevor, Cairo , and Malorie

and two great great grand children Leila ( lil blue eyes )and Leland, and a number

of nieces and nephews. Also surviving are three sister in laws and a number of

very special friends.

During her life , Bettie had a number of jobs. Influencing her the most was a job in

the fabric department at Sears where she picked up her love for fabric, sewing

and in later years quilting. She made her family many cherished hand made

quilted items. She had a passion for gardening her whole life. She was

affectionately called Betty Boop by family members. She retired from the MVA.

Bettie traveled across the US visiting and seeing many places with her special

friends, Abby and Mary Lou. A friend list very long, Judy, Elaine, Dot, Deb, I can't

name you all but know that all of you were special to her.

She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known her.

Fly with the Angels Mom.................

Arrangements have been made at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Ave Frostburg,

MD. Visitation on Sunday March 10, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.

Funeral will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1 PM at the Funeral Home, Rev George Harpold officiant.

Entombment immediately following funeral service at Restlawn Memorial

Gardens LaVale MD.