Carol Whitaker

Carol Whitaker, 81, of Dawsonville passed away Monday October 21, 2013 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Born January 5, 1932 in Dawson County to the late Hoke and Gladys Anderson, she lived a number of years in Merritt Island, FL before returning to Dawson County 23 years ago. While in Florida she was employed several years in the cash office of Montgomery Ward and after returning worked a number of years at Sears in Gainesville. Carol was a very loving and giving person who was devoted to her family and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church and was also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll H. Whitaker, and son, Anthony "Tony" DeLong.

Surviving are her children, Greg and Sandy DeLong, Deland, FL, Debbie and Jeff Brown, Cortland, OH, Sandra and Richard Kritikos, Dawsonville, Karen DeLong, Dawsonville; sister, Joan Caine, Dawsonville; brother and sister in law, Larry and Peggy Anderson, Cumming; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 23, 2013 at 11 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Scott Sorrells will officiate. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.