Florence Lorraine Whitten
September 15, 1945 ~ August 13, 2017
Florence Lorraine Whitten of Callaway, MD passed away on August 13, 2017 in Callaway, MD. Born on September 15, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Jeanette A. Tucker Forrest and Ernest Forrest. Florence was the loving wife of Kenneth Ray Whitten whom she married in Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary’s City, MD on April 15, 1986 and who preceded her in death on December 11, 2014.. Florence is survived by her children: Tommy Bean (Mary) of Valley Lee, MD, Christina Butler (John) of Charlottesville, VA, Steven Whitten of Seattle, WA, Lucy Jo Whitten of Suffolk, VA, Lori Sills of Baltimore, MD and 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and sister Jean Clements. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Clarence Forrest, Sandra Knott, Virginia Abell, and Helen Marie Langley. She was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. Florence worked as an Accounting Manager for the Harry Lunderberg School of Seamanship for 37 years, retiring on July 1, 2014. She enjoyed; putting on church bingo, spent countless hours baking and giving away her beloved cakes. She also loved, spending time with family and grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary’s City, MD with Father John Ball officiating. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Allen Abell, Mike Abell, Benny Knott, Herman Knott, Eugene Forrest, and Phil Langley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tyler Bean, Joseph Paiz, and Bobby Clements.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD and Trinity Episcopal Church P.O. Box 207 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686.
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To Florence’s family, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom/sister/friend. I worked with Florence at Harry’s for many years and I know you all will miss her greatly. She was a hoot!
To all of Florence’s family and friends, I express my deepest condolences to everyone. I had known her and her family from back in the 60s and 70s. She shared her recipe of Texas Fudge with me so many years ago. I have made it so many times and think of her each time. Keep her memories close to you.
Sorry to hear about Aunt Flo. We will miss her. We will keep the family in our prayers.
I feel privileged and blessed to have known Ms. Whitten. She was a beautiful, caring and generous person. She shared so much of herself with others. Everyone she came in contact with could feel the warmth and experience the sweetness of her spirit. She always took time to listen to the needs of others. She will be dearly missed, as will her delicious cakes, which she often shared with as many as she could. Ms. Whitten, may you rest in peace, my dear angel!
My deepest sympathy to Ms. Whitten’s family. I was so blessed to have known her. From the first time we met, we became instant friends. Her beautiful smile and she had such a kind heart. She was always caring about others. I always looked forward to her wonderful talks. She made the most delicious cakes, Texas fudge and crab cakes! It was such a treat when she made them for me and my family. I am truly going to miss you my Dearest Friend. I will always carry my fond memories of You in my Heart and especially the last words you said to me
“I Love You”! RIP Beautiful Angel!
Tommy, Cathy, Savannah, Tyler and all of Florence’s family, our sympathy goes out to all of you. Florence was a loving soul to all who have been close to her. Her devotion to y’all was unquestionable. She is at peace now, and will be in your hearts and thoughts forever. She will be in our prayers…..Howard & Kerrie
Tommy please know I feel your pain. My prayers are for all your family. I’m so glad she was a part of my life. Take good care.
Mrs. Whitten will truly be missed. Not just for her Lovely Cakes she would bring us, but for her infectious smile and joy she brought to the office.
We send our condolences to you and the family.
Sonya/AOC Front Office Staff
Tommy and family, I had the privilege of working with Florence for many years at Lundeberg School. She always kept a big smile and truly put others ahead of herself. Indeed, she did bake the best cakes and loved sharing them. I know how difficult it is to have lost such a special lady; just remember she will always remain in your thoughts and in your hearts. My prayers and deepest sympathy to you all.
It is with a heavy heart and have no words to relate to the sad new of the passing of Florence. I knew Florence when we both worked at the Seamanship School in Piney Point. She was a dedicated and sincere worker. I lost track of her when I retired butI remember her as being very friendly and very helpful. My prayers go out to the family at this sad time. May the Lord wrap his strong arms around the them at this time and may they find comfort in knowing that the Lord has called her home to be with Him. May she rest in peace
Always loved Flo’s baked pineapple. I’m so sorry for your loss. May she Rest in Peace.