Nadine Carlene Whitley, age 94, of Ada, Oklahoma.
Nadine Carlene Whitley, age 94, of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at her home.
She was born February 12, 1930 in Oakdale, Oklahoma to Carl and Agnes (Charles) Taggart. On December 5, 1948 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bill Whitley, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are both her parents; brother, Gene Taggart; sister, Janiece and grandson, Garet Whitley.
Nadine is survived by her five sons, Blake Whitley and his wife, Debbie of Cassville, Missouri, Kevin Whitley and his wife, Carole of Inola, Oklahoma, Colin Whitley and his wife, Jackie of Seminole, Oklahoma, Brett Whitley and his wife, Nancy of Ada, Oklahoma, and Pat Whitley and his wife, Lisa of Durant, Oklahoma; 17 grandchildren; and 31 great grandchildren.
She began teaching English at Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma in the late 60’s and moved to Sulphur, Oklahoma in the early 70’s and taught High School Business, Accounting, Typing, and English classes until she retired in 1993. Bill and Nadine moved to Eagle Rock, Missouri after her retirement and she lived there until 2013. She then moved into the Baptist Village in Ada.
Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Taggart Royal Oak Cemetery in Butterfield, Missouri under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Missouri. Pastor Paul Wahlert will conduct the services.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada, Oklahoma.
Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences.
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