Elaine Footman Whitaker
May 9, 1973 ~ September 30, 2022
NASHVILLE – Elaine Footman Whitaker, age 49, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. She was born in Kings County, NY on May 9, 1973, she was the daughter of Sarah Footman. She was also preceded in death by her sisters-in-law, JoAnn Williams and Sandra Edwards.
Elaine was dedicated to the medical field for over 20 years. She had a heart of gold and would help you if she could. Elaine enjoyed traveling, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and movies, her minions, and she loved to cook for her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, sister, and sister-in-law, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Elaine is survived by her husband of 18 years, Ron Christopher Whitaker; her mother, Sarah Footman; her son, Khristopher Smalling of Greensboro; her daughter, Talaisha M. Whitaker of Chicago, IL; her step daughter, Alaisha Pittman of Greensboro; her grandchildren, Ayden Dawes and Anaya Brown; her father-in-law, Jesse Whitaker; her brothers, Paul Willie “Nut” Footman and Carlton “Boomie” Footman; her brothers-in-law, Shawn Whitaker and wife, Tonja, and Jesse Whitaker, Jr. and wife, Bonnie; her sister-in-law, Angela Jeffrey and husband, Cary; her uncles, Samuel Footman and wife, Barbara, and John “Malik” Footman; her auntie, Rosebell Footman; and a host of cousins and relatives.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Gray Hooker and niece, Pastor Sharell Hooker officiating. Burial will follow the service at Jones Family Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Our prayers and condolences goes out to the family 🙏❤️🙏. May God continue to give you all comfort and strength at this difficult time. We love you all. Rest In Peace Elaine 🙏😢❤️From Rodney and Tina Smith.
My deepest sincerest condolences to the family. I am praying that God wrap each of you in His loving arms and rock you as only He can. Praying God’s comfort, love, peace, and strength for you all during this time of bereavement and the days, months, and years that follows. Sleep in Heaven Elaine 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽 ~Carla Wilkes and family
To the Whitaker Family. I just want everyone of you know that God doesn’t make any mistakes. He will never leave you nor forsake you. My heart goes out to the entire family. Pray for strength and comfort. Always keep your focus on the Lord. God bless you and love you all. Jason Watson
To The Whitaker Family
My condolences goes out to The Whitaker Family. Continue to pray for strength, comfort,and guidance. Times are going to be hard but God is always the best that you can look up to. Love you all and may continue to bless you.. Jason Watson
Rest in peace dear friend.
Hi, my name is Latoya Footman, from New York. Elaine Footman Whitaker was and is my oldest first cousin.
I remember when Tasha that’s what we all called her in New York. I remember coming up Tasha surprised me she came over to the house to pick me up to take me to school for my state exam and stopping at this breakfast spot to make sure I had something in my belly before I took the test. I always thought that was cool!
The last time I’ve seen her (Tasha) she had given me two brand new beautiful dresses, she called me into her bedroom and said here Toya take this, this should fit you, I remember taking them dresses to try them on and walking back into the room where she was, with a big smile on my face I begin to model twist and turn in front of her, she looked and looked and smiled….
Tasha, I remember you doing all kinds of things when I was a child, I remember as child getting into all your things makeup, jewel’s, clothes etc. I looked up to you, you were talented. You used to braid my hair, cooked the most delicious dish the green pepper stuffed with ground beef umm mm good. you had me doing math when you babysitter us it encourage me, to stretch mind. thanks. You are always smart you knew how to get what you wanted and not only that you went after it. you achieved what you set out for. you were and are a go getter, you showed strength, are courageous, you had great obstacles standing in your way and still you preserve at life your dream, you wanted to travel so you did, to see the world. I have thoughts that, that Lion spirit in you is lineage coming down from our ancestors.
Remembering when she wanted me to be part of her wedding, she made me her bridesmaid I never got to tell her how happy she made me. she put a smile on my face yet again etc.
In closing Tasha, I always loved you and still do. You are loved and very much are missed. Thank you for everything. your family love and misses you always. Tell Grandma, JC, Shy, Kalik and JF etc. we all love them and misses them as well. may your soul be blessed and don’t forget to watch over us all.
Peace & Love,
TOYA
So sorry to hear of Elaines passing we worked together at Life Care Hospital. She was a wonderful, kind and giving individual who adored her family. She worked very hard to help provide for her family. Praying for the family she will be greatly missed. May God continue to Bless and keep you. LorettaS.Richardson & Family