Wilma Nadine Whittle

Wilma Nadine Whittle, 90, of Republic was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Springfield, to Willfred Allen and Nora May (Mead) Hill and passed from this life Aug. 28, 2021, in Republic.
She was united in marriage to Ezra E. (Ed) Whittle on Dec. 11, 1948, and this union was blessed with two children, Danny and Janet. They were married for 70 years until his passing on Aug. 25, 2019.
Whittle was baptized in the White River in 1953 and was a longtime member of the Sac River Cowboy Church. She enjoyed Bluegrass Music and going to music festivals where she made many friends over the years. She raised her two children while Ed was driving a truck for over 30 years. They referred to themselves as the Three Musketeers. She later worked for five years for the Corps of Engineers in Theodosia.
Whittle was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ed, three sisters, two brothers, and a great-grandson.
She is survived by son Danny Whittle; daughter Janet and husband Rick, seven grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren.
Visitation was from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Funeral service followed at 11 a.m. with Pastor Scott Killingsworth officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Republic.