CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
Marjorie Jean (Hooker) Whitehead, 97, of Cape Coral, FL passed away at 3:07 p.m. EST on Monday, January 27, 2020, at Hope Healthcare in Cape Coral, FL.
Born in Seymour, Indiana, on July 28, 1922, Marjorie was the eldest of nine children of John Hollis and Ruby (Morris) Hooker. After graduating in 1940 from Miami Edison High School and earning a secretarial certificate from business school, Marjorie enjoyed working as a secretary at the Children’s Clinic in Coral Gables, FL, and other secretarial jobs throughout the years.
Marjorie met Thomas Young Whitehead in Miami following graduation, and they married on July 24, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, where he was first stationed in the U.S. Navy. When WWII ended, Tom and Marjorie moved to Waco, TX in 1946, while he earned his bachelor’s degree at Baylor University. In 1952, they moved back to Miami, FL to raise their children, her proudest accomplishment in life. From 1966-1973, Marjorie and family lived in Columbus, IN. However, for most of her long life, she resided in Miami and Boynton Beach, FL.
Over the years, Marjorie loved keeping in touch with her large family via letters and greeting cards. Family was always foremost in her heart.
Marjorie is survived by three of her four children, Karen J. Whitehead of Fort Wayne, IN, Susan (Gary) Lane of Cape Coral, FL, and Kenneth (Sharon) Whitehead of Enosburg Falls, VT; as well as her sister, Carol Lee (Kenneth) Hundley of Columbus, IN and many nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her four beloved grandchildren, Brian (Kimberly) Lane of Killingworth, CT, Leah (Ezra) Oklan of Burlington, VT, Kelsie (Justin) Gregware of Cape Coral, FL, Jamin (Jamie) Whitehead of Franklin, VT; and her eight beloved great-grandchildren, Brianna Lane, Owen Adams, Eva and Ryah Whitehead, Ella and Isaiah Oklan, and Mia and Chloe Gregware.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her dear parents, her loving husband Tommy of 66 years on August 7, 2009, her son Ronald T. Keithe; brothers, Bobby, Gerald (Janice), Jack (Jeanne), William (Leah), and Ronald (Mary Jane) Hooker; and sisters, Ruth Ann (William) Meahan, and Ruby Jo (William Ellsworth) Solomon.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 18, at 12:30 p.m. at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home at 1029 Washington St, Columbus IN, with the Rev. Howard Boles officiating. Calling will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service Tuesday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Columbus. Online condolences may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com.
