Marie Blackburn Whitt

Marie Blackburn Whitt of Chilton passed into the House of her Lord and Savior on October 2, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 5th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, TX 76706. Services will follow on Saturday, Oct. 6th at 11:00 am at Chilton Cemetery, 164 CR 493 in Chilton.
Born December 18, 1921 Marie spent her early years in Mooreville and Chilton, in Falls County. She married Edward Whitt in July, 1941, beginning a treasured marital bond spanning 67 years. They began their new life together and spent the next 21 years in Texas City, TX until 1962 when they relocated to Chilton. Throughout her lifetime she was devoted to her Church, her family and service to the communities in which she lived. She was a special person and friend to all who knew her and she treasured those relationships. Today she is reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of 67 years, Edward, and family members who preceded her in passing. A new star shines bright in Heaven as another Angel has received her wings.
Surviving family members include four children, Scott Whitt, Lana Mills and spouse Paul, Gary Whitt and spouse Rhonda, Grant Whitt and spouse Sherri, and eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her family also includes a brother Don Blackburn and spouse Delores and sister Pat Blackburn Taylor and each of the family Members of those brothers and sisters who preceded her in passing.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to each of you who knew and befriended our Mother.