Wilma Louise Thorpe Whatley

December 18 ^th , 1942 – February 17 ^th , 2021

Wilma Whatley, 78, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away on February 17 ^th , 2021.

Adored by her family and friends, Wilma will always be remembered for her caring and compassionate nature, always available to listen and always able to provide motherly wisdom when needed.

Wilma was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, on December 18 ^th , 1942. She moved to the Houston area around 1960.

Wilma was a devoted wife and mother the majority of her life. She took pride in her children and grandchildren and their accomplishments.

Wilma's faith in and love for God was the driving force in her life and it showed in every relationship that she formed. She wanted everyone to see the love of Jesus through her words and actions and she made it look easy.

She is survived by her two children, James F. Whatley Jr., daughter-in-law Lindsey Whatley, and James W. Whatley; her mother, Francis Winningham; her brothers, Earl Thorpe, Jim Fields, and Larry Winningham; and grandchildren Adam Fox, Joseph Whatley, Madison Whatley, Jacob Whatley, Janna Whatley, Maggie Whatley, and Kinsley Whatley.

She is preceded in death by her sister, LaVonne Simmons, and daughter-in-law, Lori Whatley.

She devoted the last 16 years of her life, as activities director for skilled nursing facility SPJST #2 in Needville, TX. She truly enjoyed the friendships she formed with coworkers and residents alike.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday March 4 ^th , 2021, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4 ^th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to SPJST Skilled Nursing & Rest Home #2 . We can think of no greater honor to Wilma than to continue the fundraising activities that she has done for over 16 years.

Condolence messages may be written for the Whatley family at https://everloved.com/life-of/wilma-whatley/ or at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.